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An unflinching portrait of the women’s liberation movement
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An unflinching portrait of the women’s liberation movement

Truth to power — For the past half-century, photographer Donna Ferrato has been on the frontlines of women’s rights protests, documenting fierce political battles and the hidden world of domestic abuse.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A colourful celebration of Glasgow in the ‘70s and ‘80s
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A colourful celebration of Glasgow in the ‘70s and ‘80s

Spirit of the city — Photographer Douglas Corrance, now age 73, remembers documenting scenes of daily life during a period in the Scottish city that saw urban decay give way to urban renewal.

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Photos capturing the banal eccentricity of English life
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Photos capturing the banal eccentricity of English life

Being British — Barry Lewis discusses his new book, which brings together some of the photographer’s more quietly powerful images from 1975 to 2005 to celebrate the richness of a shared culture.

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Photos envisioning a world free from injustice
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Photos envisioning a world free from injustice

Imagining utopia — Aperture‘s latest issue, featuring the work of photographers Tyler Mitchell, Sara Knelman and more, pictures a world without racism, homophobia, sexism and impending climate catastrophe to show that other ways of living are possible.

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A surreal, frenetic portrait of LA’s streets in the ‘70s
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A surreal, frenetic portrait of LA’s streets in the ‘70s

City of Angels — In a new exhibition, Gary Krueger takes us on a trip back in time, to when the photographer was hanging out on Hollywood Boulevard, attending parades, pageants, and parties.

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The project championing Black queer and trans masculinity
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The project championing Black queer and trans masculinity

Being seen — A new photo and podcast series is shining the spotlight on the experiences and cultural contributions of Black gay, bi and trans masculine artists and activists, who for too long have been misrepresented, marginalised and erased.

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A celebration of diverse communities in ‘90s Brent
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A celebration of diverse communities in ‘90s Brent

From Harlesden to Willesden — From 1989 to 1993, photographer Roy Mehta documented North West London’s rich mixture of Afro-Caribbean and Irish communities going about their daily lives at home, in the streets and at church.

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The fight for racial equality in Toxteth during the ‘81 riots
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The fight for racial equality in Toxteth during the ‘81 riots

When Liverpool burned — Photographer Mike Abrahams remembers shooting Toxteth at the time of the riots, which erupted following long-standing tensions between the local police and the Black community.

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Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora
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Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora

Complex identities — A new exhibition brings together the work of three artists navigating contemporary life in the US, raising pertinent questions about identity, place, migration and immigration.

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An idyllic portrait of pre-gentrification Brooklyn
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An idyllic portrait of pre-gentrification Brooklyn

Word on the street — Photographer Larry Racioppo remembers shooting Myrtle Avenue and Clinton Hill in 1979, providing a revealing glimpse into how the interwoven communities have changed since then.

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