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“Documentary photography has amassed mountains of evidence. And yet... the genre has simultaneously contributed much to spectacle, to retinal excitation, to voyeurism, to terror, envy and nostalgia, and only a little to the critical understanding of the social world.”

Quote by Allan Sekula

Book:Dismal science: photo works, 1972-1996

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Dismal science: photo works, 1972-1996

This book features a curated selection of photographs taken over a quarter-century, showcasing the evolution of the photographer's style and thematic focus during that period. more

Author

Allan Sekula (January 15, 1951 - August 10, 2013) was a renowned photographer known for his profound insights into labor, political, and social issues through his photography. more

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