In midcentury Bamako, sitting for a portrait in Keïta’s studio was a defining assertion of identity.

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Richard Misrach on the Eerie Grandeur of Global Trade
Essays

Richard Misrach on the Eerie Grandeur of Global Trade

Rebecca Solnit considers the photographer’s recent work tracing histories of shipping routes and their impact on the natural environment.
Silvia Rosi Reimagines the Family Album
Portfolios

Silvia Rosi Reimagines the Family Album

In her performative self-portraits, Rosi speaks to experiences of the African diaspora across Europe.
Rosalind Fox Solomon’s New York City
Portfolios

Rosalind Fox Solomon’s New York City

For half a century, Fox Solomon photographed New Yorkers and their habitats, unraveling the city’s public and private histories.
Elle Pérez Brings Everyone Along
Interviews

Elle Pérez Brings Everyone Along

Pérez is known for making images that appear both performative and diaristic. Here, the photographer opens up about finding and celebrating friends, family, and community, frame by frame.

“Aperture is a collaboration between people who believe that visual culture is central to understanding and developing society in a way that is mindful and generative.” —Hank Willis Thomas, artist

“Aperture is a collaboration between people who believe that visual culture is central to understanding and developing society in a way that is mindful and generative.” —Hank Willis Thomas, artist