David Katz

Key Takeaways: Images presented as spontaneous moments of joy from Gaza were released days after Christmas, timed to meet year-end editorial demand rather than to document real events as they occurred. The photographs rely on repeated visual symbols, cont... See more

Twenty European films we’re anticipating in 2026 by David Katz - Ruben Östlund, Pedro Almodóvar, Marie Kreutzer and Ryusuke Hamaguchi (in French) top our annual preview of the upcoming 12 months’ cinematic treats Observing the past year, it truly feels li... See more

Key Takeaways: - Gaza-based photographers and international wire services presented a Christmas Day graduation ceremony at Al-Shifa Hospital using selective framing that concealed rebuilt and operational sections, reinforcing a narrative of total destruct... See more

Key Takeaways: Photography no longer requires manipulation to influence perception. Framing, access, sequencing, and aesthetic choice are sufficient to guide judgment while preserving the appearance of neutrality. The same visual mechanics that govern Gaz... See more

Eddie Thornton obituary David Katz Wed, December 31, 2025 at 5:04 p.m. UTC 4 min read Eddie 'Tan Tan' Thornton performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, in 2008. Photograph: Avalon/Getty Images The trumpeter Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton, who has died age... See more