An-My’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

29 Palms: Night Operations III
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

M-246 Semi Automatic Weapon, Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal, Iraq
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

29 Palms: Security and Stabilization Operations, Graffiti I
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

Small Wars (Sniper #2)
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

Untitled (Ho Chi Minh City), from the series "Viêt Nam," edition 10/10
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

29 Palms: Mechanized Assault
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

Small Wars (Lesson)
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

Untitled (Ho Chi Minh City), from the series "Viêt Name"
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

Forward Look Out, USS Tortuga, Gulf of Thailand
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

Untitled (Ba Vi), from the series "Viêt Nam," edition 4/10
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

29 Palms: Security and Stabilization Operations, George Air Force Base
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

C-17, Pegasus Ice Runway, Antarctica
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

Small Wars (Fallen Tree)
An-My Lê Vietnamese, born 1960

This, My Brother
Charles White (American, 1918–1979)

Self-Portrait of My Sister
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909–1977)

In Memory of My Father
Sylvia Plimack Mangold American, born 1938

Meekness
Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1616–1655)

My Space and My Dimension No. 465
Funasaka Yoshisuke Japanese, born 1939

Brig on the Water
Gustave Le Gray French, 1820–1884

Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: The old story, my lambkins
Paul Gavarni French, 1804-1866