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A surreal portrait of life inside Guantánamo Bay
Photography

A surreal portrait of life inside Guantánamo Bay

Camp America — Photographer Debi Cornwall steps inside the walls of the infamous US military prison, exposing an uncanny world of gift shops, bowling alleys and beachfront views.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The legend of the East Village’s greatest photographer
Photography

The legend of the East Village’s greatest photographer

Peter Hujar — Peter Hujar captured New York between the Stonewall uprising of 1969 and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Now, his incredible legacy is being revisited in a new show.

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Vintage ’80s Polaroids of Amsterdam’s barflies
Photography

Vintage ’80s Polaroids of Amsterdam’s barflies

Going underground — From gay bars and discos to old-school bruin cafés and red-light district taverns – Marc H. Miller and Bettie Ringma’s portraits capture the hidden soul of the city.

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A trip around the Mississippi Delta, birthplace of the blues
Photography

A trip around the Mississippi Delta, birthplace of the blues

Sunup to sundown — Grant Ellis examines the mythology of the Mississippi – one of the poorest states in the US – for his new project, Bless Your Heart.

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Inside a juvenile delinquent facility for girls
Photography

Inside a juvenile delinquent facility for girls

Teen tearaways — In Daughters, photographer Lilla Szasz captures the teenagers living in one of Budapest’s oldest correctional institutions.

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Portraits that capture the spirit of modern America
Photography

Portraits that capture the spirit of modern America

Stephen Shore — Photographer Stephen Shore made history in the 70s with his mundane yet colourful shots of American life. Now, his legacy is being celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art.

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Striking portraits of human life in the wild
Photography

Striking portraits of human life in the wild

Extreme nature — For his latest book, photographer Lucas Foglia shoots people living life in the wild; exploring the complex relationship between nature and the human psyche.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Inside the Latinx community’s Rockabilly revolution
Photography

Inside the Latinx community’s Rockabilly revolution

The wild ones — Leather jackets and jeans, pompadours and tattoos: photographer Alexander Thompson captures the west coast’s thriving Rockabilly scene.

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A visual ode to niche kinks and sexual misfits
Photography

A visual ode to niche kinks and sexual misfits

Deviant desires — Author Katharine Gates explores the lives of Sploshers, Crushers, Balloonatics, Pony Players, Feeders & Gainers, and Adult Babies in the newly republished Deviant Desires.

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How to spark serious social change, using art
Art

How to spark serious social change, using art

Six tips from ACT UP — Legendary ACT UP founding member Avram Finkelstein combined art and activism to combat the AIDS crisis. Here, he shares the invaluable lessons he’s learned.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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