• Paul Strand (1890-1976)

Portrayal of rural Italian village life, revealing intimate details of community members in domestic and communal spaces, highlighting unromanticized realities of post-war Italy.

• Paul Strand (1890-1976)

Post-war French rural life, traditions, and landscapes through the lens of an American photographer and the words of a French poet.

• Jorge Mónaco (1957)

Detailed ethnographic documentation exploring traditional Mennonite lifestyles, highlighting cultural identity, community practices, and self-sufficient living.

• Garo Keshishian (1946)

Documentary study of Bulgaria’s militarized labour units from 1983 to 1995, capturing the lived experiences of ethnic minorities and marginalized individuals within a repressive state system.

• Doris Ulmann (1882-1934)

African American life and culture in rural South Carolina during an era of social and cultural transition.

• August Sander (1876-1964)

Typological photographic study documenting German societal archetypes through seven thematic groups, spanning decades and social strata.