“Democracy is never a thing done. Democracy is always something the nation must be doing.” – Archibald MacLeish   Few contemporary American photographers have covered the endless living, breathing spectacle of democracy with more dedication and distinction than Mark Peterson and David Butow. Often working on commission for magazines who encourage more interpretive...

The uprisings and protests over the death of George Floyd erupted in Los Angeles not unlike its legendary wildfires. The flare-ups were largely spontaneous and unpredictable, some small and contained, others massive and out-of-control. Yet all were fueled with an undeniable burning passion against police brutality and racial injustice. Unlike the Rodney King riots of 1992, fewer structures were...