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MassArt Alum Claire Beckett Captures Military Training Through a New Lens

Three people stand on rocks beside a flowing creek in a forest, surrounded by tall trees and greenery. MassArt alum Claire Beckett, known for her work exploring military training, captures the moment as water rushes over nearby rocks.
A marine unit in Lake Tahoe role playing as Taliban fighters, 2009 Photograph: Claire Beckett.
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MassArt‑trained photographer Claire Beckett (MFA ’06 Photography) uses large‑format photography to expose the staged cultural simulations in U.S. military training, prompting critical reflection on identity and representation.

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