Culture
The hard won secrets of street photography
‘Shoot first, think later‘ — Photographer Matt Stuart discusses his purist and uniquely playful approach to image-making as a guide for anyone interested in documenting their world.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Palestinians are rising up against Israeli police
Turning point — Since January, the growing Umm al-Fahm protest movement has been taking a stand against Israeli police for their discriminatory tactics and for abetting a rise in organised crime within the community.
Written by: Majd Kayyal
A photographer’s gritty portrait of Thailand’s ghettos
The outsiders — Photographer Samuel Cueto recalls photographing fringe communities in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya over several years, where he encountered gang members living on the margins of society.
Written by: Clotilde Nogues
The unstoppable rise of the Celtic language influencer
From Kernowek to Gaelic — Despite their continued marginalisation, indigenous languages survive – and some speakers are proudly sharing their tongues online, showing their followers the value in an ancient way of communicating.
Written by: Anna Samson
Evocative photos of ordinary life in ‘70s Stourbridge
Looking at the overlooked — Between 1972 and 1988, John Myers set out to capture unremarkable scenes within walking distance of his home in the Midlands to shine a light on the people and places that are typically ignored.
Intimate photos of family life in ‘80s Massachusetts
At home — Photographer Susan Kandel remembers capturing two different families as they celebrated milestones or simply went about their lives, offering a surreal glimpse into the households of strangers.
Written by: Miss Rosen
New York’s turbulent and chaotic year, in photos
Remembering 2020 — When Jordan Gale moved to NYC, within two weeks, he found himself at the epicentre of a pandemic. It was through photography that he discovered a way to cope with the death and devastation sweeping the city.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside the online ‘safe space’ for female incels
Enter the pink pill — After being kicked off Reddit, femcels are the latest banned community to build their own platform. They claim to just want somewhere to speak free from harassment – but some experts question whether the site will descend into toxicity.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Surreal portraits of ordinary North Koreans
Hidden worlds — Photographer Stephan Gladieu reflects on his trips to North Korea, where he set out to make a series of portraits peeling back the curtain on what life is like for the average DPRK citizen.
Written by: Huck
How documentary photography transforms the way we see
For the Record — Ahead of a new exhibition bringing together the work of Diane Arbus, Bruce Davidson, and many more, Alex Webb, whose work is also featured in the show, reflects on the medium’s capacity to communicate the emotional impact of people, places, and events.
Written by: Miss Rosen