Vicki Goldberg (1936–2025) was a prominent American photography critic, author, and photo historian based in New Hampshire. She earned a bachelor's degree from Wellesley College in 1958 and a master's degree in art history from the New York University Institute of Fine Arts. Goldberg is widely recognized for her scholarly contributions to the social history of photography, notably through her book 'The Power of Photography: How Photographs Changed Our Lives,' which examines how iconic images have influenced human affairs and cultural events. Her work often explores the intersection of visual media and societal impact. She was a frequent lecturer on photography globally and served as an editor for several significant anthologies, including 'Photography in Print: Writings from 1816 to the Present.'[1,2]
