The Burden of Thirst
An Evening with Photojournalist Lynn Johnson



Thursday, April 15, 6:30-8:00pm

The Annenberg Space for Photography is pleased to offer an evening with Lynn Johnson. Johnson earned a B.A. in photographic illustration and photojournalism at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She completed a rigorous Master's program at the Ohio University School of Visual Communication, where she received a prestigious Knight Fellowship. Johnson began her career as a staff photographer for The Pittsburgh Press, where she worked for seven years before freelancing for the Black Star and Aurora Photos.

Johnson currently divides her time between assignments for National Geographic magazine and various foundations, traveling to remote locations such as Siberia to Zambia. While she has photographed many famous subjects including celebrities and the entire Supreme Court, her favorite assignments have been emotionally demanding stories about ordinary people.

She is known for her intense and sensitive work. Her vision is subtle, inviting the viewer to find the meaning in the frame. Her shooting style is equally low-key, allowing her subjects to reveal themselves to the camera. After 30 years of practicing photography, she sees her personal work moving from that of an observer to an advocate.

During this IRIS nights lecture, Johnson will discuss her images from the National Geographic feature story –The Burden of Thirst ,– portraying the issues facing African women and children who are responsible for delivering fresh water to their families.

To register for this lecture, please click here. We recommend that you make your reservations soon, as our lectures tend to fill up quickly. If you are unable to reserve seats through our ticketing system, don't be discouraged...10 minutes prior to the lecture we release any seats that have not been claimed by ticketholders to standby guests.

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We'd also like to bring your attention to another local event centering on water. On Monday, April 19, the Zócalo Public Square lecture series will feature a presentation by journalist Steven Solomon. Solomon's talk, "Is Water the New Oil?" will examine how the scarcity of this resource is creating crises normally affiliated with the struggle for oil -- genocide, the collapse of states and the threat of new wars. To learn more about this event click here.




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