Stuart Noble

Architecture of Authority

For the past several years—and with seemingly limitless access—American photographer Richard Ross has been making unsettling and thought-provoking pictures of architectural spaces that exert power over the individuals within them. These compelling, sometimes disturbing, images are brought together in Architecture of Authority, which is accompanied by a book of the same title published by Aperture.

Here’s an interview, Structures of Socialization, with Ross at the Aperture blog, . This looks fascinating to say the least.

No Handouts

I found this shot quite interesting as it’s out of character for the New York Times‘ typical visual portrayals of John McCain. Given the context of the article, “A Mixed Take by McCain Camp on Obama’s Trip to War Zones” it’s appears even more disjointed. Is that skepticism of Obama we read in McCain’s eyes or utter disregard to the citizenry reaching out for government to step in?

Ringside with McCain

With all the images and references to boxing offered by the media, this image caught my attention. I was recently informed that McCain has played an active role in Boxing legislation so he’s no stranger to the sweet science. The symbolism here is too obvious but do notice the two men in the foreground with clinched fists cheering on McCain. With this photo the Times actively reinforces the message explicit in McCain’s visual props.

See the accompanying article here.