W. Eugene Smith: How Minamata Redefined Photojournalism with a Moral Purpose

The world was reeling from the aftermath of World War II when a photojournalist chose to 'obsessively' document its impacts: W. Eugene Smith. One of the great photojournalists of the 20th century, Smith was one of the few luminaries who shaped photo stories in the way we know them today. Country Doctor, a landmark photo essay, not only catapulted Smith to fame but also illustrated the power of the young art form. In his later years, Smith was committed to documenting the human condition in all i...