20S x Fragments in Time | Ashley Gilbertson & Marcia Allert in Conversation

Allert has spent decades shaping how we see the world through images—championing photographers and guiding visual narratives that capture both truth and humanity. Together, Allert and Gilbertson will explore the stories behind his images, the ethics and emotions of witnessing, and the lasting impact of photography on how we remember and reflect.

Marcia Allert is the Managing Photo Producer at Apple. Formerly, she was the director of visual journalism at The Dallas Morning News, where she oversaw a team of award-winning photographers, videographers, and photo editors. Over the last 23 years, Allert has worked in the newsrooms of internationally renowned organizations including The Associated Press, ABCNews.com, The New York Times, and most recently The Daily Beast.

Ashley Gilbertson is an Australian photographer and writer living in New York City, recognized for his critical eye and unique approach to social issues. Gilbertson is a regular contributor to The New York Times, The Washington Post, ProPublica and UNICEF. Gilbertson's photography is in museum permanent collections across the world, including The Smithsonian, Centre Georges Pompidou, National Gallery of Victoria, Harvard Art Museum, The Museum of Fine Art in Houston, and The National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York.