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Damon Winter / The New York Times

DAMON WINTER - The New York Times

LECTURE - HOUSE OF LITERATURE FRIDAY  - 9th OF JUNE1800

In covering the last three presidential campaigns New York Times photographer Damon Winter has closely pursued candidates Obama and Trump, creating a unique and visual document of recent elections. In 2009 he received the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of Obama’s first campaign. He is coming to the Dok:17 this year to talk about his intimate work with two very different presidential candidates. From the message of hope to increased polarization - how does an election campaign reflect a nation’s state?

Republican candidate Donald J. Trump at a rally at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, North Carolina Tuesday June 14, 2016.

Republican candidate Donald J. Trump at a rally at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, North Carolina Tuesday June 14, 2016.

Jaden Rams, chanted with his father and the rest of the crowd "Lock her up, Lock her up", referring to Trump's rival Hillary Clinton, as Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump spoke at a campaign event the Grand Junction Regional Airport …

Jaden Rams, chanted with his father and the rest of the crowd "Lock her up, Lock her up", referring to Trump's rival Hillary Clinton, as Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump spoke at a campaign event the Grand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction, Colorado Tuesday October 18, 2016.

At 4:30 am, after Donald Trump had been declared the 45th President of the United States, supporters and staff, many intoxicated after a long night of drinking, made their way out over broken glass and campaign signs littering the floor of his elect…

At 4:30 am, after Donald Trump had been declared the 45th President of the United States, supporters and staff, many intoxicated after a long night of drinking, made their way out over broken glass and campaign signs littering the floor of his election night event in midtown Manhattan, New York.