Surreal, saturated imagery of the Ukrainian Revolution combined with archival materials and personal stories tell real stories of life during war today — a new, relevant photobook to savor.
Rejecting colonial documentary methods, this photographer tells the story of Arunachal Pradesh’s Lisu people by harnessing mythological symbolism in his cinematic stills.
An epic ode to London’s River Thames, Julia Fullerton-Batten’s meticulous cinematic tableaux reimagine the many people, tales and legends that have washed up on its shores.
This travelling exhibition and its accompanying publication trace the legacy of photobooks in Iran immediately following the country’s violent Revolution.
Merging cinematic portraits with achingly-honest subtitle text, Sarah Bahbah’s photography explores emotive narratives of love, sex, and relationships from a woman’s perspective.
Follow the modern day gold rush of Lithium. A game-changer in the electric transport industry, this in-demand element may play a huge role in saving our planet, but not without its own grave consequences.
There’s Power in Photography: The Undying Resilience of Dhaka’s Chobi Mela Festival
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Photojournalist and activist Shahidul Alam speaks out about the effects of his detainment on Dhaka’s Chobi Mela Festival, and how the event still plans to persevere for years to come.
In Brazil’s densely populated Porto Allegre, urban dwellers know the intimate details of the neighbors they see every day from their windows, but they rarely meet, or know each other’s names.
An intimate project between two friends, “Broken Sea” uses photography as a means to overcome now-closed political borders, producing a deeply personal reverie, bringing past and present together in every frame.
Practically everyone loves to look at photo portraits, especially in museums. Deborah Klochko, Executive Director and Chief Curator at San Diego’s Museum of Photographic Arts, offers her insights and perspective.
Enter the world of the Hotel City Plaza, a refugee squat in Athens housing a community of hundreds of individuals as they await their turn to leave the country and start anew.
Two new exhibitions at The Photographers’ Gallery and Jewish Museum shed light on the overlooked conceptual and candid work of photographer Roman Vishniac.
A striking portrait is composed of many ingredients. Director of Photography at M magazine, Lucy Conticello, reflects on the role of the photo editor and shares her words of wisdom on creating the conditions for a successful shoot.
Taking aim at “National Geographic” and colonial power relations, artist duo Michelle Dizon and Việt Lê explore the lasting impact of the white gaze in photography.
Shot in placeless, deserted landscapes, these images examine the timeless relationship between body and home in contemporary Iranian society as well as for the swelling number of refugees around the world.
In Search of Context: Advice from The Photographers’ Gallery
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A long-time curator at London’s leading public institution dedicated to photography offers great advice for portrait photographers who are looking to take the next step in their careers.
In these photographs, witchcraft is shown in its 21st-century guise, documenting the social-media savvy entrepreneurs of Romania’s thriving witch scene and their eye-catching aesthetics.
Reflecting on Childhood: Aggression and Intimacy at the Playground
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Using photobooths and footage of playground hazing, photographer Rafael Soldi addresses his queer, Latinx identity, touching on subjects related to childhood, loss, immigration and assimilation.
In this make-shift quasi-legal settlement on the fringes of Bogota, 270 families can be seen as a microcosm of the country’s complicated story: victims of Colombia’s armed conflict, ex-guerrilla members, single mothers, indigenous and afro communities an
Occupying a limbo between freedom and control, Simone Sapienza’s portrait of Vietnam explores the collision of communism and capitalism in its post-war landscape.
Why are photobooks important? Charcoal Book Club founder Jesse Lenz maps the insights he’s collected throughout his expansive career in photography and publishing.
What happens when dressing for church transforms into avant garde expression? This photographer captures the incredible style of Harlem socialite Lana Turner.
A visual ode to the rituals of the cinema and the culture of movie-going, Stephan Zaubitzer has travelled across the globe to document these vanishing beauties.
By recreating the scenes and poses of her late mother in old family photographs — wearing the same clothes her mother wore — this photographer highlights the importance of shared “her-story” and maternal legacy.
A list of the projects, articles and conversations that captivated our readers in 2018. An eclectic mix, to be sure. Treat yourself to some inspiration…
