Photojournalism
How a New York Tabloid Captured the First Photo of an Execution by the Electric Chair
In January 1928, Tom Howard of the "Daily News" smuggled a camera into Sing Sing, where he snapped a picture of Ruth Snyder’s final moments
These Trailblazers Were the Only Women in the Room Where It Happened
A new book spotlights 100 historical photographs of lone women hidden among groups of men
Fifty Years Later, Kim Phuc Phan Thi Is More Than 'Napalm Girl'
While the image freezes in time a moment of wartime horror, its subject has been moving forward
These Are the Winners of Smithsonian Magazine's 19th Annual Photo Contest
From the beauty of bodies in motion to the symbiotic behaviors of insects, these photographers captured fascinating moments in time
Chronicling the Triumphs—and Tragedies—of Life in the Deep South
A new book and traveling exhibition highlight the work of Mississippi photographer O.N. Pruitt
What the Haunting 'Inner Passage' Represented to the Enslaved
These photographs explore the waterways of the South that brought suffering to so many and also provided some a way out of bondage
These Vintage Photos of Venus and Serena Williams Reveal the Truth of 'King Richard'
Seen as preteens, the future tennis sensations loved each other as much as they loved the sport
Thirty-One Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11
From a Pentagon rescuer's uniform to a Flight 93 crew log, these objects commemorate the 20th anniversary of a national tragedy
A Lesser-Known Photo of an Iconic 9/11 Moment Brings Shades of Gray to the Day's Memory
On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, photographers who immortalized the famous scene reflect on what their images capture and what remains out of frame
Europe's Jews Found Refuge in Shanghai During the Holocaust
A new exhibition in Illinois centers the stories of the 20,000 Jewish refugees who fled to the Chinese city
Meet the Woman Photographers Who Cataloged the 20th Century
A major exhibition at the Met and the National Gallery of Art spotlights 120 international artists, from Homai Vyarawalla to Lee Miller
The Story Behind the Iconic Photo of Gay Dads Kissing
For the Pulitzer-prize winning photojournalist J. Ross Baughman, it was the moment he was positioned for and waiting to capture
Photograph of Former President Donald J. Trump Is Newly Acquired by the National Portrait Gallery
When the museum reopens May 14, the portrait of the 45th president will be on view in the “America’s Presidents” exhibition
Lessons Learned
A photographic homage to a momentous education experiment
How the Associated Press Got Its Start 175 Years Ago
A newsworthy birthday for a venerable source of trusted reporting
The Newseum's Iconic First Amendment Tablet Is Headed to Philadelphia
Weighing in at 50 tons, the marble slab previously adorned the facade of the now-shuttered journalism museum in D.C.
Major Donation to MoMA Spotlights a Century of Women Photographers
Newly announced gift of 100 works by 76 artists runs the gamut from photojournalism to experimental images
Gordon Parks' Photos of 20th-Century Black Americans Are More Relevant Than Ever
An exhibition at NYC's Jack Shainman Gallery underscores the contemporary resonance of the photographer's work
Explore Dorothea Lange's Iconic Photos With These Online Exhibitions
Digital hubs from the Oakland Museum of California and the Museum of Modern Art showcase the American photographer's oeuvre
A Snapshot of Life in America in 1981
The magic of a young artist's carefree trip across the country four decades ago
