Photography
Captivating portraits of Bostonians in the ‘70s
Streets of Boston — Mike Smith’s intimate black and white photographs offer a detailed record of the inhabitants of Boston’s streets in his characteristic non-judgmental yet direct approach.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The daredevil exploits of Dhanbad’s DIY stuntmen
Lift off — In Jharkhand state, a group of Indian riders are keeping a dying tradition alive. Welcome to the Death Well: a gravity-defying display of fearlessness that reimagines what’s possible on a two-wheeled machine.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The photographer reimagining modern cityscapes
In partnership with Adobe Creator Collective — Creator Stories is a series in support of the Adobe Creator Collective, a new collaborative hub intended to inspire others. In this edition, Marcel Wiest explains why he sees a unique beauty in buildings and architecture.
Written by: Huck
Pensive photos of London in the ’70s and ‘80s
Portal to the past — A new book brings together the work of Berris Conolly, whose neutral, undramatic style of photography allowed for intimate and revelatory cityscapes.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Vintage scenes of suburban America in the 1970s
Family life — Bill Owens discusses his project documenting his neighbourhood which sought to create an in-depth portrait that went beyond the shallow, dismissive tropes of suburbia.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Poetic photos of an East London neighbourhood
Clapton on film — Mico Toledo’s latest project saw the photographer roaming the streets of Clapton, capturing its diverse residents and moments of quiet beauty.
Written by: Camilla Patini
The photographer shooting the frenzy of raves and protests
Follow the leader — Aiyush Pachnanda comes alive in a crowd, documenting visceral, kinetic meet-ups with in-yer-face precision.
Written by: Huck
Graciela Iturbide’s surreal documentary photography
Echoes and sediments — The Mexican artist – whose images blended surrealism, abstraction, and the social themes of urbanisation and globalisation – is only just now receiving her due for revolutionising the medium.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A queer archive of Northern England in the ‘90s
Out & About — Photographer Stuart Linden Rhodes recalls capturing the North’s diverse LGBTQ+ clubbing scene, and the vibrant characters who filled the dance floors.
Written by: Patrick Sproull
A photographer’s touching tribute to County Mayo
Irish Work — A new book brings together photos by Tom Wood taken over a period of over nearly 50 years, centring the photographer’s often-fraught lifelong relationship with Ireland.
Written by: Megan Wallace