The spaces where decisions are made and power is exercised are rarely seen by the public. Five photographers explored these rooms, where global policy is discussed and fine art is priced. The pictures delve into the spaces of influencers — absent the decision makers themselves. Their energy and personalities linger in the surroundings. Brent Murray
The Rooms Where It Happens.
Earlier this year, The New York Times set out to photograph a certain kind of place: spaces rarely seen by the public, where decisions are made and power is exercised.
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