Larry Buchanan

Larry Buchanan is a journalist and visual storyteller at The New York Times, specializing in data-driven narratives and multimedia reporting. With over a decade at the NYT, he has produced maps, graphics, and interactive features across major desks, including coverage of Donald Trump’s presidency, gun violence in America, and the Olympics. His recent focus includes urban transformation topics like converting office buildings to residential spaces, waste infrastructure under Mayor Eric Adams, and neighborhood identity. He has won two Emmy Awards for investigative projects on Bob Ross and Tucker Carlson. Beyond journalism, Buchanan teaches visual journalism at Columbia University and has instructed at institutions like SVA, Pratt, and Indiana University. His work blends art and journalism, often incorporating coding and design to explain complex issues. Before the NYT, he contributed to The New Yorker and McSweeney’s, and served as art director for Racquet magazine. Buchanan also maintains a daily photo project documenting moments at 3:45 PM.