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...
'Tis the season! What better time to fan your inner flame? Take a break from the turbulence of uncertainty and demise, come in from the cold and share the warmth of creative photography. The exhibits and events featured in our December Best Photo Picks for Boston and New England are arranged geographically...
The notion of “Homeland” has long been used as a political device, but on an individual level, our feelings are very personal. Maria Gutu, winner of the 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award, addresses this dichotomy in her solo exhibition at Leica Gallery Boston. Within the political framework...
“I've been scoping ya dudes, ya’ll ain't been working like I do I'll outwork you; it hurts you You claim I’m stealing jobs, though Peter Piper claimed he picked them, he just underpaid Pablo But there ain't a paper trail when you're living in the shadows We're America's ghost writers, the credit's...
As our glorious autumn days veer into winter and darkness descends in earnest, we find ourselves seeking out the emotional nourishment of light. Since we think photography's magic is a brilliant way to feed the soul, we invite you to find your light in these exhibits and events around Boston and beyond....
People are complicated. Isn't that what makes us so mysterious and captivating? From the moment of it's invention, photography has offered artists enthralling ways to explore identity. Tommy Kha, one of the bright, young lights in photography, has created fresh and inventive ways to address identity...
Street photography holds up a mirror to ourselves and gives us permission to stare. As both society and photography continually transform, the mirror reflects that, too. In “Faces in the Crowd: Street Photography,” Karen Haas, Lane Senior Curator of Photographs at MFA, Boston, presents a five-decade...
