Story Frames: A Documentary Edition

Visual narratives of life, stories, and perspectives.

Voices in Focus – Interviews

The Story of Afghan Women Photographers’ Fight Before and After the Taliban: An Interview with Mariam Alimi

The Story of Afghan Women Photographers’ Fight Before and After the Taliban: An Interview with Mariam Alimi

Read The Game Magazine's interview with Mariam Alimi, one of Afghanistan's first professional female photographers, who was forced to flee the country after the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. In this discussion, Mariam details the struggle for rights by Afghan women within society and the specific challenges in the domains of photojournalism and journalism. Get an insider's view of Afghan women photographers' battle for a voice before and after the Taliban's takeover.

Narrative Perspectives – Articles

Women in East Germany

Fall of the Wall, 35 Years On: Women in East Germany

Before the Berlin Wall fell, the two contrasting worlds showcased differences in many aspects of life, from political to cultural. On the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, IMAGO’s archive explores women in East Germany, highlighting their roles, work, and daily lives under GDR policies.

imago images/Everett Collection

The Lasting Impact of Pop Art Icon Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol, renowned for his celebrity portraits, signature Campbell's soup cans, and bold Brillo boxes, didn't merely depict the 20th-century zeitgeist — he became one of the defining figures. By fusing commercial elements with the avant-garde, he pioneered a movement that blurred the lines between high art and popular culture. Today, in contemporary art, Warhol remains a towering figure, synonymous with the Pop art movement.

Visual Journeys

IMAGO documentary