Alex Majoli, Photographer, New York

Description

The cover of Vanity Fair magazine, dated March 26, 2020, shows a person in a white hazmat suit and gas mask disinfecting a set of outdoor steps with plants. The image is shot at night, creating dark shadows and highlighting the contours of the environment. A large "VANITY FAIR" logo is at the top of the cover in red letters, with the word "LOCKDOWN" prominently displayed. The photograph is credited to Alex Majoli. The overall image conveys a sense of starkness and the new normal during the lockdown, highlighted by the magazine's use of a black and white photograph.