Niall Flynn
What East London looked like in the 1960s
The East End in Colour — When Chris Dorley-Brown stumbled upon thousands of old colour slides belonging to local photographer David Granick, he quickly set to work. The result is The East End in Colour, a series that remembers the warmth and character of a bygone London.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Voyeuristic portraits of Tokyo’s hidden faces
Shibuya Unmasked — Standing on the corner of the Shibuya Crossing, photographer Oleg Tolstoy was met with a familiar sight: floods of people in white, near-identical surgical masks. Intrigued by the visual uniformity among the frantic crowds, he decided to document the city’s concealed faces.
Written by: Niall Flynn
A journey through Kyrgyzstan, where past and present clash
A Shaded Path — Photographer Elliott Verdier explores the battle for cultural hegemony in the fledgling state, capturing the generational gap between the country’s youth and its elderly.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Capturing life on a Bristol estate, where women rule
What Takes Hold — Over the course of several months, photographer Tommy Sussex documented the unique spirit of residents of the Knowle West neighbourhood – in particular, its network of proud matriarchal figures.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Capturing small-town mischief in the Rhondda Valleys
Zine Scene — In a new zine, Welsh photographer Elijah Thomas documents the colourful characters that make up the tight-knit communities he calls home.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The Spanish ghost towns that Hollywood left behind
A lost legacy — Over the past ten years, photographer Mark Parascandola has been journeying through the heart of southeastern Spain, documenting the abandoned outposts that once played host to some of cinema’s most iconic productions.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Japan's Radiohead transcend all notions of a tribute band
A parallel reality — Every time cover band On A Saturday perform, they briefly transform into their idols. But this isn’t just an uncanny simulation – it’s a moment of togetherness shared with other fans.
Written by: Niall Flynn
These photos capture what happens after war
When the fighting stops — As The Aftermath Project celebrates 10 years of its annual grant program with a new book, we speak to its founder Sara Terry about the importance of post-conflict storytelling in documentary photography.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Last night saw a victory for anti-gentrification activists
Taking back the city — Property developers in Elephant and Castle have been sent back to the drawing board, after local residents demand a better deal.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Getting lost in the woods, where history & myths collide
The tale of Joseph Plummer — After learning his family’s land in rural New Hampshire was once the home of a fabled local hermit, photographer Amani Willett embarked on a journey to piece together the local legend, blending empiric accounts with fantastical visual lore.
Written by: Niall Flynn