In 1985, Karen Marshall began photographing a group of teenagers in New
York. His intention was to examine the emotional bonds that exist between the
girls at 16 and document the iconic relationships that develop
often at this time in their lives. Ten months later, Molly, one of the daughters of
group, was hit by a car and killed. Marshall resolved to continue
the project and continued to document the girls in various ways over the
years. Between Girls has evolved into a thirty-year meditation on friendship.
Karen Marshall documents social issues. She is a recipient of
grants and support from private foundations. His photographs have been
exhibited internationally and are part of several collections. It is
Chair of the Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program at
International Center of Photography in New York.
