WITNESS: KNOW WAR/KNOW GENOCIDE
A series of exhibitions and programs

© Ron Haviv, 2005 From its invention, the camera has been used to record the more difficult aspects of the human condition: war and its aftermath, genocide and famine.

Today’s barrage of images on television, in newspapers, and online remind us that such things persist as much as in the past.

This winter, George Eastman House, along with more than 20 community organizations, undertakes a series of exhibitions and public programs on these issues to address the role of photographs in our personal and collective experiences.

Join us in exploring how photography and photographs make us all witnesses to world events.

Exhibitions

© David Seymour Estate/Magnum Photos Beginning January 20, the Eastman House is hosting a series of exhibitions that examine the role of photography in some of history's darkest times. Read More »

Know More

© Louie Palu (Canadian, b. 1968) Know more about the effects of war and genocide in the world today. Discover, share, and help make a difference. Read More »