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Then the war came, and with it the destruction of my 'ivory tower.' My attention focused henceforth on the face of human suffering ... we are the 'enlighteners,' the stimulating force that opens the eyes of our fellow man.
Werner Bischof
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On this day in 1952, King George VI of the United Kingdom died, leaving the throne to his daughter Elizabeth.

LONDON — Lauren Bacall at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, June 2, 1953.

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Niagara
by Alec Soth

Niagara Falls has long been a destination for newlyweds and lovers. Alec Soth traveled there to explore just why it is that Niagara is associated with sexuality, passion, and new love. "Niagara" is currently on display at New York's Gagosian Gallery.

Leaving the Ivory Tower
Werner Bischof: Life and Work

Compelled by the horrors of World War II to leave his successful career as a studio photographer, Werner Bischof became an important humanitarian force in photojournalism before being killed at the early age of 38.

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Book of the Week: <i>The Italians</i>
Book of the Week: The Italians
by Bruno Barbey
In his book The Italians, acclaimed photographer Bruno Barbey captures the spirit and character of the Italian people with a timeless and endearing authenticity.
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Zoom In: Black Is Beautiful
Zoom In: Black Is Beautiful
by Eve Arnold
Cicely Tyson, James Brown, and other famous African-Americans were part of the Black Is Beautiful movement of the 1960s, which promoted pride in the African-American community by challenging the idea that only white or European features are attractive.
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