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On Photographing the KKK

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Peter van Agtmael Members of the KKK gather for a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A new member is inducted into the KKK at a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A new member is inducted into the KKK at a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A member of the KKK addresses a small crowd at a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael The wife of a member of the KKK at a gathering for a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A KKK cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). Through the h (...)
Peter van Agtmael Prayer before a member of the KKK addressed a small crowd at a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael KKK members at a cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). Th (...)
Peter van Agtmael KKK members get dressed in their robes before a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A KKK members puts away his robe after a BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A KKK BBQ and cross lighting/burning ritual in Maryland. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A member of the KKK is introduced by a British television journalist. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A member of the KKK describes his belief that the United Nations is training ISIS on American soil in concert with the federal government in order to take away the guns of American citizens. Momen (...)
Peter van Agtmael A member of the KKK at his home. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A member of the KKK after a cross lighting/burning. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A member of the KKK (R) shoots his handgun on a neighbor's property. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A Trump support sign on the lawn of a neighbor of a KKK member. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael Gun targets with President Barack Obama's face emblazoned on them. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael Gun targets with President Barack Obama's face emblazoned on them. Maryland, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A KKK member at his barn in rural Tennessee by the North Carolina border. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael KKK members, family and friends wrap a cross for a cross lighting ritual outside a barn in rural Tennessee by the North Carolina border. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael KKK members and family and friends wrap a cross for a cross lighting ritual outside a barn in rural Tennessee by the North Carolina border. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael KKK members wrap a cross for a cross lighting ritual outside a barn in rural Tennessee by the North Carolina border. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A KKK member at his barn in rural Tennessee. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael KKK member wraps a cross for a cross lighting ritual outside a barn in rural Tennessee by the North Carolina border. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael KKK members, family and friends wrap a cross for a cross lighting ritual outside a barn in rural Tennessee by the North Carolina border. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael Leroy, the dog of two KKK members, wearing his 'white power' robe. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael The wedding of two members of the KKK in a barn in rural Tennessee. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael Two KKK members chat before a wedding of two of their group. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael The wedding of two members of the KKK in a barn in rural Tennessee. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael The wedding of two members of the KKK in a barn in rural Tennessee. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael The wedding of two members of the KKK in a barn in rural Tennessee. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). T (...)
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). (...)
Peter van Agtmael The wedding of two members of the KKK in a barn in rural Tennessee. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). T (...)
Peter van Agtmael The wedding of two members of the KKK in a barn in rural Tennessee. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). T (...)
Peter van Agtmael An Anne Frank poster in the barn of a KKK member. The sign reads 'Anne Frank- Hide and Seek World Champion 1942-1944'. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). T (...)
Peter van Agtmael The wedding cake of two KKK members, married earlier that evening. Tennessee, USA. 2015. © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
Peter van Agtmael A cross lighting after the wedding of two members of the KKK. For the KKK, the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ lighting their path (though burning the cross is taboo in most sects of Christianity). T (...)