A Photographer Goes Inside American Factories
Chris Garlock | Published on 1/15/2026
Have you ever wondered how everyday things are made? Christopher Payne’s photographs in Made in America take you inside American factories, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship behind the creation of musical instruments, flags, footballs, and pinball machines, as well as the intricate hand processes still critical to creating the most advanced products, ranging from microchips to the Giant Magellan Telescope. At the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum through September 27, 2026; 2 East 91st Street, New York NY 10128.
photo: Assembling a Discovery IQ PET/CT scanner, 2024. Photographed by Christopher Payne (American, born 1968). GE Healthcare (Waukesha, Wisconsin). Courtesy of the artist.
Thanks to Wendy Kahn for sending this in!