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A YouTube video of a chainsmoking Indonesian toddler inspired me to create this series, "Smoking Kids". The video highlighted the cultural differences between the east and west, and questioned notions of smoking being a mainly adult activity. Adult smokers are the societal norm, so I wanted to isolate the viewer's focus upon the issue of smoking itself. I felt that children smoking would have a surreal impact upon the viewer and compel them to truly see the acts of smoking rather than making assumptions about the person doing the act. ... ~Frieke Janssen
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07 Aug 2012 01:56:00
Gunfire was brought to the steps of President Truman's Washington home, Blair House, as two assassins tried to kill the chief executive, November 1, 1950. One of the gunmen, Oscar Collazzo of New York, lay wounded at the bottom of Blair House's front steps after the president's police guard had finished their work, at the cost of one guards' life, Dec. 9, 1950. The second gunman was killed. (Photo by Harvey Georges/AP Photo)

Gunfire was brought to the steps of President Truman's Washington home, Blair House, as two assassins tried to kill the chief executive, November 1, 1950. One of the gunmen, Oscar Collazzo of New York, lay wounded at the bottom of Blair House's front steps after the president's police guard had finished their work, at the cost of one guards' life, Dec. 9, 1950. The second gunman was killed. (Photo by Harvey Georges/AP Photo)
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13 Jun 2018 00:03:00
Portugal's Diana Gomes in action during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 group C match between Netherlands and Portugal at Leigh Sports Village on July 13, 2022 in Leigh, United Kingdom. (Photo by Carl Recine/Reuters)

Portugal's Diana Gomes in action during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 group C match between Netherlands and Portugal at Leigh Sports Village on July 13, 2022 in Leigh, United Kingdom. (Photo by Carl Recine/Reuters)
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21 Jul 2022 05:10:00
People watch waves crash over the sea wall in Revere, Massachusetts on January 13, 2024. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents of the possibility of flooding in low-lying areas and streets as a third storm in a week batters the state. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso/AFP Photo)

People watch waves crash over the sea wall in Revere, Massachusetts on January 13, 2024. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents of the possibility of flooding in low-lying areas and streets as a third storm in a week batters the state. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso/AFP Photo)
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22 Jan 2024 09:03:00
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is presented with the trophy by Catherine, Princess of Wales after he defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Sunday, July 14, 2024. It was only Kate’s second public appearance this year following her cancer diagnosis. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is presented with the trophy by Catherine, Princess of Wales after he defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Sunday, July 14, 2024. It was only Kate’s second public appearance this year following her cancer diagnosis. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Wire)
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28 Jul 2024 04:53:00
A protester blows bubbles at police during protests at the Land Forces 2024 arms fair in Melbourne on September 12, 2024. (Photo by William West/AFP Photo)

A protester blows bubbles at police during protests at the Land Forces 2024 arms fair in Melbourne on September 12, 2024. (Photo by William West/AFP Photo)
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17 Jan 2026 11:09:00
In this photo taken Saturday, January 24, 2015, a child makes a face while having her photo taken with the snow covered slopes of the Nanshan ski resort behind her in Beijing. As Beijing makes a final push in its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, Chinese President Xi Jinping says winning the bid will encourage over 300 million Chinese to take up winter sports by 2022, according to state-run Xinhua News agency. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

In this photo taken Saturday, January 24, 2015, a child makes a face while having her photo taken with the snow covered slopes of the Nanshan ski resort behind her in Beijing. As Beijing makes a final push in its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, Chinese President Xi Jinping says winning the bid will encourage over 300 million Chinese to take up winter sports by 2022, according to state-run Xinhua News agency. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)
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31 Jan 2015 13:48:00
David Bowie and Tilda Swinton. A photo taken by Director Floria Sigismondi on set of The Stars (Are Out Tonight), featuring Tilda Swinton

On Set with David Bowie and Tilda Swinton. A photo taken by Director Floria Sigismondi on set of The Stars (Are Out Tonight), featuring Tilda Swinton.
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04 May 2013 10:58:00