Lily Rothman

Rothman is managing editor at TIME. She was also the founding editor of TIME’s history section.

Recent Articles

Chasing Ice: Could Time-Lapse Photography Save the Planet?

A new film shows how the Extreme Ice Survey, led by photographer James Balog, documents climate change.

By Lily Rothman

Robert Adams' Retrospective Goes West

A new retrospective of the work of Robert Adams—the photographer famous for documenting the people and environment of the American West—will make its own westward journey when it comes to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 11.

By Lily Rothman

On the Trail with Santorum: Photographs by Justin Maxon

On the days leading up to Super Tuesday, photographer Justin Maxon trailed the Santorum Campaign throughout Ohio, creating an impressionistic look the crucial swing state.

By Lily Rothman

On the Trail with Romney: Photographs by Lauren Fleishman

As the Romney campaign charged towards many victories on Super Tuesday, photographer Lauren Fleishman documented the candidate from Ohio to Massachusetts.

By Lily Rothman

The State of Michigan: Andrew Cutraro Photographs the Republican Primary

In his photographs of the Michigan primary for TIME, Andrew Cutraro wanted to capture a sense of a state where the sentiment—at least outside the orchestrated campaign events—matches the landscape.

By Lily Rothman

The Disappearing Afghan Box Camera

The Afghan box camera—a homemade wooden device known as the kamra-e-faoree, meaning “instant camera”—has been used to preserve memories in Afghanistan for generations. But it is in danger of being forgotten.

By Lily Rothman

Wim Wenders Presents the Dresden Peace Prize to James Nachtwey

On Feb. 11, James Nachtwey was awarded the Dresden International Peace Prize, an award given to those who go above and beyond to prevent violence. Oscar-nominated director Wim Wenders presented the prize.

By Lily Rothman

The Loving Story: Loving v. Virginia and the Photographs of Grey Villet

It’s not unusual for a documentary film to rely on photographs to illustrate history, but The Loving Story—using vintage photographs taken by Grey Villet for LIFE magazine—demonstrates a unique way of doing so.

By Lily Rothman

Love Ever After: A Valentine's Day Special

Three years ago, Lauren Fleishman began photographing couples who have been married for more than 50 years in an attempt to document romantic histories.

By Lily Rothman

Richard and Mildred Loving: Reluctant Civil Rights Heroes

Richard and Mildred Loving never asked to be heroes of the Civil Rights movement. But when the state of Virginia deemed their interracial marriage illegal, the couple fought back. And won.

By Lily Rothman

Behind the Cover: Animal Friendships

To shoot the cover photo for this week’s TIME story about animal friendships, photographer Catherine Ledner called on years of experience with cute critters.

By Lily Rothman

A Sunshine State of Mind for the Florida Primary

Spanish photographer Ricardo Cases embarked on a week-long road trip shooting the Florida primary for TIME (along with everything else in his path). It was his first encounter with American politics.

By Lily Rothman

Exclusive: Magnum Emergency Fund Announces 2012 Grantees

The Magnum Foundation Emergency Fund has made an early announcement to LightBox disclosing the winners of its 2012 grants.

By Lily Rothman
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