: Survivors like Dr. Edith Langford, whose portrait tells a story of thriving against the odds.
In essence, "pictures of us" are the artifacts of our shared existence, helping us to see ourselves clearly—even when the view is complex or challenging. The Year in Pictures 2021 - The New York Times
: Some artists use photography to challenge our perceptions. Projects like Evidence use found archival images to create a "dystopian opportunity" for us to re-examine the institutions and environments we live in. Curating Our Identity
Every year, major news outlets compile "Year in Pictures" features. These collections are more than just a recap; they are a deliberate effort to help us understand a "violent and sometimes inexplicable world". By looking at these pictures, we see: