Steve Schapiro Dies At 87

OBITUARY

Steve Schapiro, Chronicler of 20th Century America, Dies At 87

Steve Schapiro, whose prize-winning photographs defined 20th century American life, died peacefully in his Chicago home on Saturday, January 15, from pancreatic cancer. He was 87.

By Miss Rosen

EXHIBITION

Jean Dieuzaide: Beyond the Visible

Jean Dieuzaide would have been one hundred years old this year. The Toulouse City Hall, in France, which was entrusted with much of the artist’s collections at his death in 2003, celebrates this anniversary with a retrospective.

By Sophie Bernard

DISCOVERY

Self-Immolation: A Desperate Protest Against the Patriarchy

In “Roulah,” Iranian photographer Shaghayegh Moradiannejad uncovers a harrowing practice of suicide among Kurdish women across the Middle East.

By Miss Rosen

BOOK

How Black Culture Made Preppy Style Subversive and Cool

A new book explores how Black America revolutionized fashion during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

By Miss Rosen

STILL AVAILABLE IN OUR LAB SECTION

MASTERCLASS

Masterclass with Joel Meyerowitz

In partnership with Masters.of.Photography, Blind offers you free photography classes with great photographers. In the following video, join the legendary artist Joel Meyerowitz in Siena, Italy for a few tips on street photography.By Masters.of.Photography

MASTERCLASS

Masterclass with Steve Mc Curry

In partnership with Masters.of.Photography, Blind offers you free photography classes with great photographers. In the following video, American photographer Steve Mc Curry teaches you about grasping spontaneous moments and opportunities to make the most of chance encounters. By Masters.of.Photography

FROM THE ARCHIVES

The Imaginary Worlds of In-Game Photography

For the past ten years, virtual photography has been gaining momentum in the world of video games, making its way into social networks and art galleries. A generation of enthusiasts is revealing its artistic potential through screenshots that showcase the gameplay environment: whether it’s architecture, an object, a quality of light, humanity, or a reality.

By Nathalie Dassa

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