Star-Spangled Skepticism – Lens

Star-Spangled Skepticism

Misha Erwitt’s series “Stars and Stripes” is a chronicle of the American flag in its glory — and glorification, Kerri MacDonald reports.

via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/02/showcase-flags/

Misha Erwitt was born on Flag Day. That wouldn’t normally be a conversation opener, but Mr. Erwitt, 56, has spent more than 20 years compiling images of the American flag.