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From cruel pictures of elderly widows to a shocking image of motherhood, the American photographer’s genius is on full display in a show that finds ugliness all around her

The biggest-ever exhibition of the iconic photographer's work challenges us to rethink intimacy and discomfort.

A new exhibition at the New York Historical looks back on the photographer’s intimate and surprising pictures of a diverse city

At a new exhibition, the photographer’s work within the queer community of 70s and 80s New York takes center stage

The great American photographer goes on show in Shetland, Sebastian Thomas remakes the Golem and economics gets a blockbuster – all in your weekly dispatch

From tipsy flappers to weary parents and circus performers, the great photographer captured life in all its raw beauty. Her biographer revels in the biggest show of Arbus work ever, combining rare, unseen and famous images

With over 80 film credits, choosing our favourites is no easy job

The category of “art book” is vast, like art itself, but the best ones mix beautiful, interesting images with engaging and intelligent text. The books on this short list range from groundbreaking scholarly texts to dreamy, personal reflections, but all find that balance between image and narrative that makes an…

‘I love the way these three Brooklyn girls are staring down the camera. They look like they’re going to turn into really strong women’