Diverse Views Beyond Protest
The Getty Center's exhibition "Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles" highlights the diverse approaches of five Chicano photographers: Laura Aguilar, Reynaldo Rivera, George Rodriguez, Patssi Valdez, and...
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
John Plumbe Jr., a pioneering photographer, is highlighted for capturing the earliest known photo of a sitting US president and for his innovative commercial branding techniques still relevant today. - An exhibition at the Getty Center showcases the diverse work of five Chicano photographers, revealing a broader spectrum of Los Angeles life. Readers should watch for further explorations into the historical impact of early photographic commercialization and the evolving narratives within Chicano photography.
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Photography Pioneer and Branding Innovator
John Plumbe Jr., a Welsh immigrant and former civil engineer, became a prominent photographer in the 1840s, establishing over a dozen studios across the US and earning the nickname "the American Daguerre." In 1846, he...