The US faces the 28th-highest global gun-violence death rate, with more 2023 mass shootings than days in a week. Guns, central in American society due to the Second Amendment, symbolize personal identity and contribute to political polarization. The AR-15 is now a tool of domestic terror for far-right militias anticipating civil unrest. Once fringe, these ideologies infiltrate mainstream politics, with ties to some candidates. A concerning resurgence in white supremacist ideologies, anti-government militias, and conspiracy theories undermines trust in institutions.
Alexandra Buxbaum is a veteran photographer with extensive editorial and corporate experience. This includes having worked with a variety of magazines, newspapers and wire services as well as directly for hundreds of organizations and corporations. Her work has appeared in 150+ publications and wires in 21 countries. In addition, she has exhibited in over 30 solo and group exhibitions; the most recent being the Figge Museum of Art in Davenport, Iowa and the US Embassy to Thailand 180th Anniversary Exhibition, Photo Independent 2017 and Fathom Gallery in Los Angeles.
Awards 2019 – Moscow International Foto Awards – Honorable Mention
