Taryn Simon’s TED talk
Written by duckrabbitAbout this talk
Taryn Simon exhibits her startling take on photography — to reveal worlds and people we would never see otherwise. She shares two projects: one documents otherworldly locations typically kept secret from the public, the other involves haunting portraits of men convicted for crimes they did not commit.
About Taryn Simon
With a large-format camera and a knack for talking her way into forbidden zones, Taryn Simon photographs portions of the American infrastructure inaccessible to its inhabitants.
Thanks to the excellent HOT SHOE blog for leading me to this fascinating video.
Author — duckrabbit
duckrabbit is a production company formed by radio producer/journalist Benjamin Chesterton and photographer David White. We specialize in digital storytelling.
Discussion (1 Comment)
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Her work ‘The Innocents’ is compelling. A fascinating look at the flaws in the US criminal justice system, how our visual memory is influenced, and not least a good argument why the death penalty should be abolished.
Rob
The Rights Exposure Project