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Sigma, Or the Persistence of Independence

In the history of photography, Japan occupies a singular place. Most of the companies that shaped the modern camera industry—Canon, Nikon, Sony, Minolta, Pentax, Sigma—are Japanese. Yet among them, Sigma stands apart.

January 13, 2026

Tuesday January 13, 2026

Summary

In the history of photography, Japan occupies a singular place. Most of the companies that shaped the modern camera industry—Canon, Nikon, Sony, Minolta, Pentax, Sigma—are Japanese. Yet among them, Sigma stands apart.

By Jonas Cuénin

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By Gaia Squarci

Photographer Jon Henry photographed mothers and sons using the pietà as a motif to explore the police killings of black men across the United States. Combining the resulting photographs with the words of the mothers who take part in the project, Henry works to show the killings affects the mothers who are often forgotten about in the greater conversation.

By Robert E. Gerhardt

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By Sabyl Ghoussoub

Blind supports the production of visual stories and invites all photographers to submit their portfolios.

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