Dorothea Lange Day celebrates the transformative power of storytelling through art and the importance of documenting truths, even when they are difficult to confront.
Dorothea Lange was a groundbreaking photographer whose work captured the soul of America during some challenging times.
Best known for her poignant images of the Great Depression, including the iconic Migrant Mother, Lange used her camera to tell stories of resilience, hardship, and humanity. Her ability to find dignity and humanity in struggle transformed photojournalism, blending art with advocacy to highlight the plight of displaced people, families and marginalized communities.
Lange’s work with the Farm Security Administration and later projects documenting Japanese-American internment camps during World War II demonstrated her unwavering commitment to exposing injustice and giving a voice to the voiceless. Her legacy lives on as a testament to the power of art to drive empathy and social change.
