Everyone knows that memory is as slippery as a fish. The way we constantly edit the incidents and accidents of our lives is one of the wonders of the human mind. Over time, our recollections form and fortify personal and family myths. Perhaps that explains why ten photographers named their collective...

Scientists have evidence that human beings have inhabited the earth for roughly 300,000 years. With rare exceptions, most have vanished without a trace until the invention of photography in 1839. The medium immediately flourished and photographic portraiture became common practice by the mid to late...

In 1905, the philosopher George Santayana wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Though flawed, photography offers a means of remembrance through traces of visual evidence. Three shows currently on view at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, MA address history...

Are you feeling unhinged by the snow and ICE? We invite you to come in from the cold. Let these February photography exhibits and events absorb your disquiet, expand your horizons, and perhaps even offer some hope. As always, we arrange our listings geographically for your planning convenience and encourage...

“A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is the Earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” ~ Henry David Thoreau in “Walden” At once life-giving and life threatening, water is the basis for all life on earth. In cahoots...

Who is American? At the Griffin Museum of Photography (Winchester, MA), the group exhibit “Manifest Destiny” reflects on the 19th-century concept that “Americans” were ordained by God to undertake western territorial expansion for the nation’s economic and political gain. In the heady activity...

“Manifest Destiny” is the first of four exhibitions the Griffin Museum of Photography is organizing under the moniker "State of the Union" to commemorate the 250th year of the United States. And it is a magnificent start, featuring an intoxicating array of bold, immersive prints that engage with...

We start 2026 with both trepidation and conviction. In so many ways, the past year was nerve-wracking. But each New Year presents a chance for us to renew our hopes. At "What Will You Remember?" we try to present opportunities for our readers to see the world through fresh eyes. By featuring exhibits...

Are you searching for the right words to accompany your photographs? A stellar project statement will help clarify and elevate your imagery. It is also essential for submissions of work, grant and residency applications or your author essay for an upcoming book. A well-constructed statement can even...