Documentary, Expanded

This edition explores how socially-minded storytellers can adapt to new challenges in documentary work. Documentary, Expanded offers insights from various experts in the field.

In Documentary, Expanded, the landscape for documentary storytellers is examined in light of significant changes over the past decade. This edition, developed in collaboration with the Magnum Foundation and guest editor Susan Meiselas, poses critical questions regarding how socially-minded storytellers can navigate this evolving terrain. Traditional methods of producing and sharing work have become obsolete, prompting a need for innovation and adaptation in the field.

The book features insightful discussions and interviews with prominent figures in photography and journalism. Meiselas engages in a conversation with Chris Boot, Aperture's executive director, emphasizing the importance of embracing new technologies and strategies. Additionally, Ariella Azoulay speaks with Creative Time's Nato Thompson, highlighting the historical significance of collaboration in photography. The challenges and opportunities presented by citizen journalism and image aggregation are explored by Ethan Zuckerman, while Lev Manovich delves into the implications of big data and social media visualization.

The portfolio section of Documentary, Expanded showcases contemporary projects that leverage social media and data mapping to address pressing social and political issues. Contributors like Thomas Dworzak and Daniel Traub present compelling visual narratives, while Wendy Ewald and Eric Gottesman collaborate with the Innu community to create a community archive. This edition ultimately serves as a vital resource for understanding the future of documentary storytelling in a rapidly changing world.