Looking back at 2022: Our favorite photos of the year
A picture is worth more than 1,000 words, and it can also bring back countless memories. Take a look at this gallery featuring our favorite images from 2022 and see what comes to mind.
What’s in a photo? The potential to change the planet
A paid internship program offered by USC Dornsife’s Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies trains students to communicate scientific research to the public.
Through photojournalism, young women document injustices and reasons for hope in L.A.
Partly funded by a grant from the USC Good Neighbors Campaign, the Digital Promotoras program helps students tell the local stories that matter to them.
USC Roski alum prepares to launch a COVID-inspired time capsule
Artist Richelle Gribble is leading the collection of materials that could help future generations understand the impact of this global pandemic. The capsule will be sent to the moon by 2022.
USC senior’s artwork gives a voice to the underrepresented
With commencement a week away, graduate Tola Oseni reflects on her use of graphic design, music and video to share untold stories and open the art world to previously excluded groups.
Much-lauded Earth Works exhibition finds beauty in a climatological disaster
Justin Brice Guariglia’s work, on display at the USC Fisher Museum of Art, captures gorgeous images of glaciers as they melt away forever.
Onetime punk rocker uses photography to tell stories of ‘my Los Angeles’
Star Montana discovered photography during a tumultuous time. Now it’s an integral part of her life as she pursues an MFA at the USC Roski School of Art and Design.
Alumnus turns to photography amid the peace and beauty of Buddhist culture in Bhutan
Dentist Barry Shaffer shoots striking pictures in the Himalayas — a land of ancient monasteries and sweeping vistas.
Facing old age behind bars: Photos illustrate aging inmates’ challenges
USC research fellow works with award-winning photographer on project they hope can kick off a conversation on how society views justice.
Alex Currie has built an impressive career in photography — and he’s just 19
You may have seen the USC School of Cinematic Arts student’s work on HBO. Or on album covers. Or in an Icelandic wedding album.
USC Roski opens its studios to works of art
Seeking a ‘Celfie’? How about a project devoted to tarot cards? Spectators saw that and more at the school’s fine arts event.
Architectural photographer Wayne Thom’s beautiful images head to USC Libraries
The collection bolsters USC’s position as a source for understanding Los Angeles as a Pacific Rim metropolis, Dean Quinlan says.
How flash photography shined a light upon life’s dark corners
In a new research project, USC professor Kate Flint illuminates the history of technological change and imaginative expression.
Striking art, presented with no explanation
Keck School of Medicine volunteer faculty member and longtime photographer Bill Wishner showcases urban wall art photos in USC’s Sophie Davis Art Gallery.
USC Roski artist takes a life-altering journey to Japan
His work on life after cataclysm and moving forward transforms the student.
Travel grant awardees receive support for proposed projects
Students discuss their works on bodily transformation, feminism and detention.
Open Studios shows off student talent
USC Roski School of Art and Design event showcases work of undergraduate artists.
Dennis Hopper images find a home at USC
SCA salutes the celebrated actor and photographer at public opening of The Dennis Hopper Collection.
An artist who innovates with technology
Digital explorer Eric Hanson creates immersive content from the world’s most striking locations.
Flick’s Freeways explores time and place
The monotony of freeways makes them the perfect subject for photography.
USC Annenberg presents pictures that clicked
At the time he was shooting photos during the 1960s, photographer Lawrence Schiller said he had no idea they would be so memorable.
Children of shadow and light
A new book by USC Dornsife’s Elaine Bell Kaplan uses inner-city children’s photographs of their environments to confront powerful issues of class, race and identity.