Gillian Laub: Family Matters

Discover the powerful intersection of personal and political. Over the past twenty years, Gillian Laub's photographs have captured the intimate moments of her family's life, now brought together in this compelling volume. This book delves into how society's most pressing questions are mirrored in our closest relationships.

Laub's family becomes a microcosm of the broader American experience, particularly through the lens of political division. The artist's exploration of her relationship with her relatives, especially in the context of the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, reveals deep insights into the effects of wealth, vanity, childhood, aging, political conflict, and mortality. Family Matters sheds light on how the discord sown by political leaders has permeated communities and households nationwide.