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Archive: January 2026 (3 Posts)

A contact sheet composed of four vertical panoramas. Each shows an audience overlooking the edge of a racetrack under a bright blue sky.

Widening the Frame: Panoramas by Armando Arorizo

Posted by: Kate Phillips

Today’s post features a conversation between photographer Armando Arorizo and Curator of Photojournalism, Adam Silvia, following the acquisition of a portfolio of Arorizo’s work documenting car racing in America. Silvia talked to Arorizo about the trajectory of his career, his experience with different genres of photojournalism, and his commitment to the panoramic format.

Finding Pictures: Charles M. Goodman Collection

Posted by: Kristi Finefield

Calling all mid-century fans! Join Reference Librarian, Gillian Mahoney, for a virtual presentation on January 21st to learn more about Charles M. Goodman, one of the D.C. area’s most influential mid-century architects. Best known for his designs for the Hollin Hills neighborhood in Fairfax County, Goodman frequently worked with local builders and developers to make modern houses available to the mass market. This blog post will share a few sample items from the collection in advance of the talk.