Published by Aperture in 1986, Nan Goldin\'s The Ballad of Sexual Dependency , with its fresh, unflinching portrayal of the photographer\'s circle of friends, dramatically changed the course of photography.
Goldin\'s trenchant act.
Recently, she has taken on the Sackler family, shining a light on its role in creating America\'s opioid crisis.
Goldin herself remains a bold, singular force in our culture.
Decades on, the series retains its searing power, influencing new generations of artists.
Published by Aperture in 1986, Nan Goldin\'s The Ballad of Sexual Dependency , with its fresh, unflinching portrayal of the photographer\'s circle of friends, dramatically changed the course of photography