Sage Sohier

Sage Sohier is an acclaimed American photographer celebrated for her evocative portraits that explore human connection, intimacy, and the interplay between people and their environments. Over the course of her distinguished career, she has published eight monographs, including Passing Time (2023), Peaceable Kingdom (2021), and Witness to Beauty (2017). Her work has been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and is held in the collections of renowned institutions like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sohier’s photographs are deeply rooted in documentary traditions, capturing unguarded moments of authenticity. Her images reveal subtle, often overlooked details that reflect universal human experiences, such as the quiet beauty of daily life, the complexity of relationships, and the evolving nature of societal norms. Her innovative approach, honed since the 1970s, has been recognized with numerous fellowships, including from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. (Instagram, Website)