Surrounding the gallery walls are portraits of members of the new Obama administration. They reflect a radical shift in political power and demonstrate how one photographer translates this spirit of the moment through his unique vision.

Kander’s approach mirrors the intention behind the Obama team, to bring together an eclectic body of individuals who believe that change is possible. They run across boundaries of race, gender, age and religion, into a unified, intelligent, contemporary, engaging, and yet formidable force, which brings hope to the world.

Photographs copyright © Nadav Kander for The New York Times Magazine