Magnum photographer Mark Power captured the scene as hundreds mourned the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005. Their eyes are focused on massive screens broadcasting the funeral live from the Vatican.
'The funeral of Pope John Paul II broadcast live from the Vatican. Warsaw, Poland' from the series 'The Sound of Two Songs' (2005) by Mark Power/Magnum Photos —
Magnum photographer Mark Power captured the scene as hundreds mourned the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005. Their eyes are focused on massive screens broadcasting the funeral live from the Vatican.
Mark Power
About 90% of Indonesia's population is Muslim. Photojournalist Ahmad Zamroni's photo of men at prayer was taken at a mosque in Jakarta, the capital.
'Muslims at prayer, Jakarta' (2007) by Ahmad Zamroni —
About 90% of Indonesia's population is Muslim. Photojournalist Ahmad Zamroni's photo of men at prayer was taken at a mosque in Jakarta, the capital.
Courtesy Ahmad Zamroni
Alejandro Cartagena has set three series at the US-Mexico border. "Without Walls," the third and final chapter shot in 2017, includes "Mother at the Mexico-USA Border Wall" and "Daughter at the US-Mexico Wall," obscured portraits of family members as seen through the Tijuana-San Diego barrier.
'Mother at the Mexico-USA Border Wall' from the series 'Without Walls' (2017) by Alejandro Cartagena —
Alejandro Cartagena has set three series at the US-Mexico border. "Without Walls," the third and final chapter shot in 2017, includes "Mother at the Mexico-USA Border Wall" and "Daughter at the US-Mexico Wall," obscured portraits of family members as seen through the Tijuana-San Diego barrier.
Courtesy Alejandro Cartagena
Luca Zanier's "Corridors of Power" series -- which includes shots of the UN General Assembly chamber in New York, the FIFA Executive Committee Room and the Humboldt University Library in Berlin, seen here -- aims to give the public a look inside the venues where important decisions are made.<br />
'Humboldt University Library I Berlin' from the series 'Corridors of Power' (2014) by Luca Zanier —
Luca Zanier's "Corridors of Power" series -- which includes shots of the UN General Assembly chamber in New York, the FIFA Executive Committee Room and the Humboldt University Library in Berlin, seen here -- aims to give the public a look inside the venues where important decisions are made.
Courtesy Luca Zanier
Robert Walker cleverly spliced photos of New York together to create composites that look entirely plausible while adding his own social commentary.
'Times Square, New York' (2004) by Robert Walker —
Robert Walker cleverly spliced photos of New York together to create composites that look entirely plausible while adding his own social commentary.
Courtesy Robert Walker
Hong Hao first started his "My Things" series in 2001 as a way of cataloging his own consumption and waste.
'Book Keeping of 2007 B' from the series 'My Things' (2008) by Hong Hao —
Hong Hao first started his "My Things" series in 2001 as a way of cataloging his own consumption and waste.
Courtesy Hong Hao/Pace Gallery
Cyril Porchet's dynamic, painterly "Crowd" photos transform society into swarms.
'Untitled' from the series 'Crowd' (2014) by Cyril Porchet —
Cyril Porchet's dynamic, painterly "Crowd" photos transform society into swarms.
Courtesy Cyril Porchet
Much of Wang Qingsong's photograpy criticizes consumerism and the burden of capitalism in a humorous manner.
'Work, Work, Work' (2012) by Wang Qingsong —
Much of Wang Qingsong's photograpy criticizes consumerism and the burden of capitalism in a humorous manner.
Courtesy Wang Qingsong
Through aerial photos, Alex S. MacLean shows the impact of humanity on the natural world.
'Loaded Coal Train Cars, Norfolk, VA' (2011) by Alex S. MacLean —
Through aerial photos, Alex S. MacLean shows the impact of humanity on the natural world.
Courtesy Alex S. MacLean/Landslides Aerial Photography
Philippe Chancel's photos of North Korea offer a rare look inside the isolated country.
'DPRK -- North Korea' from the series 'Datazone' (2006) by Philippe Chancel —
Philippe Chancel's photos of North Korea offer a rare look inside the isolated country.
Courtesy Philippe Chancel/Melanie Rio Fluency
The book "Civilization" aims to condense how people live today into a single volume.
'Civilization' by William A. Ewing and Holly Roussell —
The book "Civilization" aims to condense how people live today into a single volume.
Courtesy Thames & Hudson