Adriana Lestido, Mother and Daughter from Mothers of Plaza del Mayo, 1982. Gelatin silver print. Museum purchase with funds donated by Scott Offen. © Adriana Lestido.
Adriana Lestido, Mother and Daughter from Mothers of Plaza del Mayo, 1982. Gelatin silver print. Museum purchase with funds donated by Scott Offen. © Adriana Lestido.
Photography for Social Change
2:00 pm–3:30 pm
How has photography has been used as a means of investigation and, in some cases, as a way to unveil social inequities? Learn how images by photographers from Lewis Hine and Dorothea Lange to Gordon Parks and Susan Meiselas play an essential role in collective visual memory of conflicts and their aftermath, crises, resistance movements, and other societal issues. The lecture looks at traditions of documentary photography and photojournalism, as well as works by a selection of contemporary photographers such as Luc Delahaye and Alexandra Bell, who—in today’s complex media landscape—find innovative ways to use photography to combine art and activism.
Kristen Gresh, Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Senior Curator of Photography
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full four-session “Multiple Histories in Photography” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.