In her mysteriously-lit “terrariums of grief”, the natural landscape becomes a symbol for the the complicated process of mourning, as the photographer searches for a way to deal with losing her mother.
The Lingering Urge: A
Review of “Independent Mysteries” by Michael Magers
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Shot across multiple locations, Magers’ latest book is made up of poetic enigmas: images that linger beyond their first viewing, inviting us to look again.
Philosopher Byung-Chul Han says we live in an era of exhaustion and fatigue, caused by an incessant compulsion to make our lives ‘perfect’ — here is a visual response to those ideas.
Rejecting the stereotypical approach to photographing sublime mountain ranges in the light of day, this photographer instead points his lens towards the snowy peaks of the Alps at night.
In her meticulously-staged portraits, Stacey Tyrell explores race and identity, drawing on her own family’s histories of immigration to probe overarching structures of colonialism, white supremacy and capitalism.
These award-winning photographs aim to offer a more positive portrayal of masculinity, and challenge the collective perception of masculinity in the post ‘Me Too’ world.
These enigmatic views of Athens present the city as a paradox, its rich and luminous past forming the backdrop to the turbulent events of recent times.
An exhibition at the Camera Club of New York provides visionary perspectives on Mexico’s rural and domestic spaces, seen through the lens of three remarkable Mexican artists.
Barbara Probst interrogates the very idea of a single defining picture of reality by using multiple cameras to register the same moment from many different points of view simultaneously.
A loving coming-of-age story that broaches the thorny issue of gender inequality in Nepal and the repression that young women face in their daily lives.
Taking inspiration from seminal photographers like Ed Ruscha, Walker Evans and the Bechers, this photographer documents the overlooked sides of billboards of L.A.
A journey through the day-to-day dynamics of family life and relationships, this powerful new book confronts an often overlooked period of life: middle-age.
A 15-year collection of ordinary moments plucked from the flow of time, sensitive to the slow pulses and rhythm of the photographer’s hometown in South India.
A new mentoring and exhibition program at London’s The Photographers’ Gallery celebrates inventive, sensorial approaches to photography at this animated show.
By disrupting the apartment he grew up in with portraits, family photography and cutouts from fashion magazines, this artist unleashes the repression he feels as a closeted gay man in his parents’ home.
The Abstract Underpinnings of Black and White: A Conversation with Barbara Tannenbaum
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Journey across photography’s history through the Cleveland Museum of Art’s photography collection, as its head curator shares her insights on the enduring draw of black and white work.
Created just three years ago, independent publishing house Void has quickly established a singular, gritty vision that speaks to the shared interests and passions of its founders.
Capturing serene landscapes with a color palette extracted from nightmares, Francesco Merlini tells the story of loss, adolescence and childhood frustrations.
People often lie through their teeth, but what about through their visuals? Using a salesman as her protagonist, Alexandra Lethbridge experiments with photography’s effortless ability to present fiction as reality.
In their new photobook, artist and curator Efrem Zelony-Mindell brings together the work of 68 photographers, redefining our approach to constructing queer stories and conversations in the contemporary art world.
Caleb Stein’s monochrome collection of portraits is an “ode” to the small town of Poughkeepsie, that finds its resolution in the edenic summer atmosphere of the local swimming spot.
In her new photobook, Vanessa Winship captures the poetic flow and calm pace of small-town life in southeastern France, bringing together captivating portraits and solitary landscapes.
Persistence Pays Off: Tips and Tricks for Applying to Awards & Portfolio Reviews
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What are the benefits of applying to photography awards, even if you aren’t successful the first time around? An expert shares her insights into the hidden benefits of persistence, and what jurors pay attention to when discussing your entries.
Transcending the definitions of classic documentary work, photographer Edgar Martins challenges our perception of incarceration by using metaphorical imagery that pushes us to consider the social effects of prisons.
In his “love note” to his nanny, Kurt Tong weaves together personal and public histories to tell the story of Mak Ngan Yuk, one of the last of the self-combed women of China—a community of autonomous, unmarried women that rejected the customs of the era
Rejecting the dark tropes we usually associate with the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, photographer Robyn Von Swank instead paints a quiet and poetic picture of the historic region and its inhabitants.
After scouring the government’s public Internet databases, artist Noelle Mason transforms surveillance x-rays and satellite imagery into sculptural works that commentate on the lives of undocumented immigrants.
Digging deep into their archives, the Photography Staff at The New York Times piece together a selection of famous and forgotten images in a new photobook, encapsulating the inimitable atmosphere of New York City through photography.
By making staged portraiture informed by psychoanalytic research, photographer Lindley Warren Mickunas creates an alternative visual reference for motherhood.
A dance between art and science, Sanna Kannisto’s theatrical images place her subjects centre stage of her outdoor studio, delicately drawing attention to ecological questions threatening their future.
In a landmark exhibition at this edition of Rencontres d’Arles, thirty artists take us on a journey through Britain’s turbulent recent history through the lens of the most humble and familiar starting point: the home.
Combining old family photographs with his own contemporary images, Guillaume Simoneau reframes his childhood pet crows into an omen for dark times ahead.
Presenting us with portraits and stories of transmasculine American boys, artist Soraya Zaman expands our definitions of boyhood, exposing nuance in the meaning of masculinity.
