Photography
Photos documenting Japan’s underground subcultures
From the Yakuza to a biker youth gang known as the Bosozoku, Bruce Gilden recounts capturing Tokyo and Osaka in the ‘90s.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Capturing conflict & resilience in Eastern Europe in the ‘90s
Photographer Robin Graubard’s debut book offers an unflinching record of turbulence and change across the Balkans.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The role of photography in the life of Frida Kahlo
Whether posing for portraits, making her own images or collecting works, the artist recognised the impact of photography at a time when it was not a widely accepted art form.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Capturing queerness in San Francisco’s lowrider scene
A collaborative art project celebrating LGBTQ+ identity is calling for greater diversity and inclusion in the Bay Area’s lowrider community.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A photographic tribute to the halcyon days of disco
Last dance — A new exhibition showcasing the work of photographer Bill Bernstein captures the ecstasy, creativity and inclusivity that defined New York’s nightlife in the ‘70s.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
Evocative photos capturing the final months of Yugoslavia
Signs by the Roadside — Miro Kuzmanovic reflects on using photography to navigate senseless acts of war and losing one’s homeland and youth.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A flamboyant portrait of a traditional Mexican dance
The danzón — For three years, Chiara Bonetti has been documenting individuals across Mexico City who are keeping a traditional dance form alive.
Written by: Eva Clifford
In Kharkiv, residents live in terror amid Russian attack
On the frontline — In the second most shelled city in Ukraine, residents determined to stay in their city have been forced to shelter in cramped metro stations or risk their lives staying in residential buildings.
Written by: Seth Berry
Surreal scenes of Kim Jong-il surveying North Korea
Behind the iron curtain — A viral tumblr account-turned-photo book by portuguese art director João Rocha brings together a curious and highly-memeable selection of images of the second supreme leader.
A portrait of NY’s emerging youth culture in the ‘80s
Fly guys — Photographer Jamel Shabazz recounts documenting the community, style and energy of the streets in New York.
Written by: Miss Rosen