Portraits

Poignant portraits of the prom that never happened
Culture

Poignant portraits of the prom that never happened

Lost summer — After their school proms were cancelled due to COVID-19, photographer Alys Tomlinson captured north London teens in the outfits they would have worn.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Tender shots of the '80s East LA gang scene
Culture

Tender shots of the '80s East LA gang scene

City of angels — After visiting Los Angeles' Maravilla Park, photographer Janette Beckman got to know a Mexican-American gang there and set about capturing a different side to their community.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The rebels and misfits of Karlheinz Weinberger
Photography

The rebels and misfits of Karlheinz Weinberger

Teenage riot — The Swiss photographer spent years capturing ‘die Halbstarken’ – a group of outlier teens who embraced the 1950s rebel aesthetic of James Dean and Marlon Brando.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A sacred festival with India’s trans spiritual leaders
Photography

A sacred festival with India’s trans spiritual leaders

The holy third gender — In 2019, transgender Sadhus – holy ascetics in the Hindu tradition – were allowed to participate in the country’s sacred Kumbh Mela festival for the first time. Photographer Guillaume Ziccarelli captured their journey.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A life in colour: Capturing the punks of 1980s Britain
Photography

A life in colour: Capturing the punks of 1980s Britain

From Manchester to Camden — Street photographer Shirley Baker would travel to London’s Camden Market every weekend, mesmerised by the area’s rebellious youth movement.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Intimate shots of life in ’80s Massachusetts
Photography

Intimate shots of life in ’80s Massachusetts

A family affair — Photographer Judith Black spent years capturing her experience as a single parent, celebrating everyday moments that otherwise go unnoticed.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Capturing the underworld of 1940s New York
Photography

Capturing the underworld of 1940s New York

Weegee’s adventures — Photographer Weegee would spend his nights roaming the city, documenting its secrets, subcultures and forgotten inhabitants.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Surreal shots of sex, death and mysticism in Mexico
Photography

Surreal shots of sex, death and mysticism in Mexico

Enter the cucaracha — In his latest project, La Cucaracha, photographer Pieter Hugo attempts to unravel the country’s most compelling mysteries.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A celebration of black womanhood in South Africa
Photography

A celebration of black womanhood in South Africa

Collective memories — Following the death of her mother, Lebohang Kganye embarked on a photography project which saw her recreating archive snapshots from old family albums – exploring grief, history and family dynamics in the process.

Written by: Miss Rosen

What are the secrets behind great portrait photography?
Photography

What are the secrets behind great portrait photography?

Your mirror — This year, the ICP is diving into its 300-year-old archive to exhibit the best portraits ever taken.

Written by: Jonathan Turton

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