Photography & Democracy
Our programs connect global voices to explore how photography shapes democracy and civic participation. We examine historical perspectives alongside today’s urgent social and political issues.
Season One
In our inaugural 2024/2025 season, Shawn Michelle Smith, Brenna Wynn Greer, Thy Phu, Darren Newbury, Ileana L. Selejan, and Patricia Hayes explored these questions through their research, offering diverse perspectives on photography’s role.
Season Two
In 2026, we invite you to join leading thinkers Anne Strachan Cross & Matthew Fox-Amato, Vindhya Buthpitiya, Leigh Raiford, Jeehey Kim, Zahid R. Chaudhary, and Tiffany Fairey for more thought-provoking conversations on photography and democracy.