Aperture at 65: Changing the ‘Cult’ of Photography – The New York Times

Aperture at 65: Changing the ‘Cult’ of Photography

From its early days championing art photography to today’s shaping of personal identity on social media, Aperture has been leading the conversation on photography for 65 years.

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This year is the 65th anniversary of Aperture, which has shaped the conversation around photography through its magazine and books. Chris Boot, the executive director of the nonprofit Aperture Foundation spoke with James Estrin about the state of photography and its future. Their conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity.