Vicki Goldberg
author
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]
- social history of photography
- iconic images
- visual culture
- photojournalism
Books
Works by Vicki Goldberg
- 1991 The Power of Photography: How Photographs Changed Our Lives
- 2005 Light Matters: A Selection of Essays
- 1986 Margaret Bourke-White: A Biography
- 1981 Photography in Print: Writings from 1816 to the Present Edited anthology
Awards
- 1997 Infinity Award
- 1999 J Dudley Johnston Award