Earthrise (1968): William Anders’ Apollo 8 Photo That Launched the Environmental Movement
Discover how William Anders’ 1968 Earthrise photo from Apollo 8 became the most influential environmental photograph ever taken, launching a global…
1960s photography
Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston (1965): Neil Leifer’s ‘Phantom Punch’ Photo That Captured Boxing’s Greatest Moment
Explore Neil Leifer’s iconic 1965 Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston knockout photo—the technical mastery, controversy, and cultural impact of boxing’s greatest…
Guerrillero Heroico (1960): Alberto Korda’s Che Guevara Portrait That Became Revolution’s Face
How Alberto Korda’s 1960 Che Guevara photo became the world’s most famous image. Discover the Leica, the 7-year wait, and the paradox of revolution’s face.
The Bitter Years (1962): FSA Photography’s Defining Exhibition
How Edward Steichen’s 1962 MoMA exhibition transformed FSA Depression photos into art, creating documentary photography’s most influential museum show.
New Documents | The Exhibition that Transformed Photography
In 1967, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York opened a photography exhibition that would leave an indelible mark on the medium. Titled “New Documents” it was not … Read more