Photography
The soul singer who was rediscovered behind bars
When the artist was handed a 31-year sentence, his music was almost forgotten – that was until the likes of Frank Ocean and Kanye West started sampling his tracks. Now that he’s free, he says he’s still fighting to be heard.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Chronicling radical shifts across the UK in the 70s & 80s
A new exhibitions brings together the work of photographers who documented the deep unrest of these pivotal decades.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How Nan Goldin took on the Sacklers and changed history
Filmmaker Laura Poitras discusses her new documentary which traces the remarkable life of the artist-activist and the impact of her battle against the US opioid crisis.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Capturing the impacts of wildfires and flooding globally
Since 2007, Gideon Mendel has made 20 trips to document floods in 13 countries. The result is an alarming record of what has already been lost to the climate emergency.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The photographer who captured the spirit of 90s rave
Tristan O’Neill’s shots of dancers caught in moments of reverie at the height of rave’s golden age are a testament to the UK’s legendary club culture.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Poignant photos of Cornwall’s last raceway
Photographer Becky Tyrell went down to the fading banger and stock raceway to meet a community desperate to keep it alive.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Unflinching photos from the streets of America’s rust belt
Photographer Sean Maung reflects on documenting a small town in Pennsylvania afflicted by high levels of unemployment, poverty, violence, crime, and addiction.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Steve Schapiro’s iconic photos of 20th century America
After building his reputation covering the US civil rights movement in the 1960s, the photographer went on to produce some of the most enduring images of the past century. Now, a new exhibition celebrates his legacy.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos of native New Yorkers who refuse to be pushed out
David 'Dee' Delgado’s photo honours and uplifts the city of his youth, and a world disappearing under the relentless march of gentrification.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Surreal portraits of people on the fringes of America
From snake handlers to mardi-gras revellers, Tom “TBow” Bowden’s photos provide a snapshot of the wonderful and weird people who make up America.
Written by: Isaac Muk