Relationships between siblings are filled with contradictions: love, protection, competition, envy. Embracing in one moment, wrestling in the next, this dynamic is acted out over the course of a lifetime.

Continuing its bold reinvention, the photography world’s flagship festival pushes further into new territory this year, with a wide range of inspiring exhibitions and events—discover our editors’ highlights from the program.

“A story about life and death…a story of men who risk everything in order to provide a better future for their families; a story of contemporary heroes who undertake a Homeric journey into the unknown…”

A striking and comprehensive exhibition—premiering at Les Rencontres d’Arles—recognizes the efforts of 62 Iranian photographers, artists, and filmmakers who have bravely portrayed their country’s many changes since its historic 1979 revolution.

A striking and comprehensive exhibition—premiering at Les Rencontres d’Arles—recognizes the efforts of 62 Iranian photographers, artists, and filmmakers who have bravely portrayed their country’s many changes since its historic 1979 revolution.

A striking and comprehensive exhibition—premiering at Les Rencontres d’Arles—recognizes the efforts of 66 Iranian photographers, artists, and filmmakers who have bravely portrayed their country’s many changes since its historic 1979 revolution.

Step behind the lens and hear the thoughts that pass through one photographer’s mind as he shoots on the streets of North America.

How does a fledgling country form a national identity while the pressures of globalization increase everywhere? Kyrgyzstan’s youth chase modernity in a landscape marked by its Soviet past.

The phrase “street photography” comes loaded with expectations—which is why Michael Wolf’s always-original bodies of work remind us how the world’s streets continue to captivate our attention.

Travel thousands of miles along the winding coast of Japan and plunge into one outsider’s attempt to understand this island’s unique blend of technology and tradition. 

Drifting through the streets of Tokyo in search of the idiosyncratic, electric moments that inspire the click of the camera—hoping to leave behind unforgettable images.

Shot in Las Vegas—a collection of millions of tourists and innumerable casinos, hotels, and bars—a surreal, almost stage-like set of images that reveal the temporary nature of this city in the desert. 

Wandering the warren-like streets of New York City, an Italian transplant captures striking—but fleeting—moments of humanity in his never-ending hunt for photographic intimacy.

Just two hours from Madrid lies one of the least populated regions in Europe. Wander amidst the dense forests and you might encounter the ancient Celtic gods that once presided over this land…

Gun owners in the American Midwest use all kinds of items for target practice—including computers, books and fire extinguishers. Examining these objects reveals the deep social and political significance of this contentious pastime.

A city of big dreams and even bigger ambitions, shown in the dark of the night—alternatively performative or very private, take a ride with these photographs.

Growing up, moving on, and grappling with change—“When I meet my old friends, I suddenly see very clearly the changes that happened inside of us, the transformations, the quiet and subtle movements of the tectonic plates within ourselves…” 

A visually distinctive look at the tradition of the Spanish greyhound and the identity of a single hunter whose bond with these dogs runs deep.

In the Russian Far East, 5,200 miles east of Moscow, there is a town called Mirny that owes its existence to a volatile and unpredictable industry—the diamond trade. Discover more about this massive mine and the town’s uncertain future.

One of Latin America’s most widely respected photographers speaks with LensCulture about how the complex narratives of his personal history inform his work and making images that “come alive inside the viewer’s being.”