Join Ron Haviv and Ed Kashi at ICP for a signing of the book Questions Without Answers: The World in Pictures by the Photographers of VII.

This major work presents a remarkable sequence of photo-stories from pioneering photo agency VII, documenting world history as we have experienced it since the end of the Cold War. The 11 extraordinarily talented photographers who make up this agency work at the cutting edge of digital photojournalism, committed to recording social and cultural change as it happens around the world. Each brings an individual vision to the agency—some choosing to tackle dramatic events head-on, others pursuing more idiosyncratic, personal projects—but all share a commitment to their individual subjects and to their belief that the act of communication provides hope even in the most extreme situations.

Questions Without Answers is an ambitious book featuring a strikingly broad selection of photo stories. Photos documenting Barack Obama giving a speech on Afghanistan to American troops sit alongside a collection of portraits featuring famous cultural figures such as David Bowie and Bernardo Bertolucci. We move from an exploration of the spread and impact of AIDS in Asia to dispatches from the current economic crisis and its effect on those working in finance. The crucial work done by VII in documenting conflict—environmental, social and political, both violent and non-violent—is also represented, including stories from the war in Iraq, the crisis in Darfur, and the terrible events of 9/11.

With an introduction by the eminent David Friend, the former director of photography at LIFE magazine, this book is an important, moving, and compelling record of the world we live in.

Ron Haviv is an award-winning photojournalist who has produced images of conflict and humanitarian crises since the end of the Cold War. Featured in numerous museums and galleries including the Louvre, the United Nations, and the Council on Foreign Relations, his work is published worldwide. A co-founder of VII, Haviv’s acclaimed publications include Blood and Honey: A Balkan War Journal (2000), Afghanistan: On the Road to Kabul (2002), and Haiti: 12 January 2012 (2010). Haviv has been the central character in three documentary films, including National Geographic Explorer's Freelance in a World at Risk (1998).

Ed Kashi is a photojournalist, film-maker, and educator dedicated to documenting social and political issues around the globe. Kashi uses his work to mentor photographers and advocate for social and political change. His complex imagery has been widely recognized for its compelling rendition of the human condition. Along with numerous awards, including honors from Pictures of the Year International and World Press Photo, Kashi's images have been published and exhibited worldwide.

Please note that due to professional obligations, photographer's book signing dates may change without notification. Limit of two signed copies per customer. Pre-orders and reserve orders are not guaranteed but every effort is made to fulfill orders. Books must be purchased from the ICP Store. If purchased before date of event, please bring your receipt. For more information, call 212.857.9725.

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