Cian Traynor

A photographer uncovers the everyday beauty of East Africa
Culture

A photographer uncovers the everyday beauty of East Africa

Extra-ordinary — Roland Brockmann spent two years in Kenya and Tanzania, gathering stories from those largely ignored by international media: people just quietly navigating the ups-and-downs of life.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup
Film

The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup

Real-life fantasy football — Every year, Qatar's migrant workers get to play in a football tournament of their own. For some, it's a much-needed form of escape. For others, it's a chance to be discovered. Acclaimed documentary The Workers Cup offers a glimpse into the shocking reality behind sport's greatest stage.

Written by: Cian Traynor

A photographer's struggle with drugs in Midwest USA
Photography

A photographer's struggle with drugs in Midwest USA

Learning to let go — After realising his life has been defined by addiction, Jordan Gale found a way out through photography. But in documenting his social life, the 24-year-old had to face some uncomfortable truths about himself and his loved ones.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The unapologetic style of a body bending photographer
Culture

The unapologetic style of a body bending photographer

Physical graffiti — After struggling with her identity, Arielle Bobb-Willis developed a colourful technique with a simple message behind it: "I'm comfortable with being uncomfortable."

Written by: Cian Traynor

A photographic catalogue of subcultures that refuse to die
Outdoors

A photographic catalogue of subcultures that refuse to die

Mods, skins & lowriders — For the past six years, Owen Harvey has been finding out why people are drawn to styles from a bygone era... and developing some unexpected perspective on his own life in the process.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The daredevil climber risking his life for breathtaking views
Magazine

The daredevil climber risking his life for breathtaking views

Above the clouds... — Vitaliy Raskalov overcame his fear of heights by scaling the world’s tallest buildings, ignoring any need for safety. But now that he’s reached the top of his game, the 24-year-old adventurer wonders if the real goal has been right in front of him along.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Inside the ghostly hotel that symbolises South Africa's past
Photography

Inside the ghostly hotel that symbolises South Africa's past

From decadence to decay — Celebrities, politics, murder... Johannesburg's Carlton Hotel has seen it all. But as two artists sneak into its now-abandoned halls, taking pictures as they go, the emptiness speaks volumes.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The magic of Twin Peaks: TV's weirdest legacy
Culture

The magic of Twin Peaks: TV's weirdest legacy

Portal to another place... — Twin Peaks' cancellation left fans in limbo for 25 years. Now that a long-awaited return has cemented its groundbreaking status, co-creator Mark Frost is finally ready to offer some closure.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The side-streets of London as you've never seen them before
Photography

The side-streets of London as you've never seen them before

Scratch beneath the surface — After years of working nine-to-five in the city, Joshua Jackson is pursuing his dream as a street photographer – honing in on the everyday details we take for granted.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The ABCs of amazing photography
Photography

The ABCs of amazing photography

Easy as... — The year’s most accessible photo-book has a ridiculously simple concept behind it: that you don't have to be an expert to spot a good image.

Written by: Cian Traynor

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