"Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture" - Photographer David Ricci

Photographer David Ricci will discuss his latest photobook, Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture (MW Editions, 2026). This project reveals America’s complex cultural history through objects and scenes photographed at resale marketplaces nationwide, examining consumerism, racism, beauty standards, pop culture, and Christianity, offering commentary on facets of past and contemporary American society. David will trace his 50-year journey as a self-taught photographer, sharing highlights from earlier projects before focusing on Hunter Gatherer. He'll discuss his creative process and how his perspective as a white male from a middle-class New England background shaped the book. Copies available for purchase.