Afghanistan
The artist unveiling the hidden history of Afghanistan
Forgotten secrets — Sydney-based artist Meena Sadiqi demystifies and celebrates her Afghani heritage in her ongoing Instagram collage project, Meena Home.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
The Afghan girls defying death threats to pursue their passion
‘Music is my dream’ — Zohra is the first ever all-female music ensemble in Afghanistan’s history, with its members facing death threats and family rejection just for doing what they love. Writer Kat Lister hears their incredible story.
Written by: Kat Lister
Steve McCurry’s beautiful, haunting portraits of Afghanistan
Four decades of history — Conflict, colonialism and tribal rivalry: Steve McCurry’s iconic photographs show the unseen side of the country.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
A photographer finds home among the world’s most isolated communities
On the fringes of civilisation — From Alaska to Afghanistan, photographer Ed Gold has spent three decades getting off-grid, giving a voice to those whose everyday lives go overlooked.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The war photographer who reinvented himself off-the-grid
Processing trauma — Rafal Gerszak had to witness war in order to document history, but it almost cost him his life. Out in the wild of Canada’s north, he found his way back from the brink.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Why photojournalism matters more than ever in the age of fake news
Resist — In the era of fake news and rising authoritarianism, leading photojournalists present their images of resistance in defence of those documenting the facts.
Written by: Marta Bausells
How medical marijuana is helping a British soldier overcome PTSD
Cannabis on the frontline — Serving as an infantryman in Afghanistan sent Paul into a black hole of drink and drugs. Now it’s medical marijuana helping him get his life back on track.
Written by: Alex King
The young filmmaker defying a corrupt movie industry in style
Cinema's lone wolf — Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat has delivered a scathing critique of her home country - and our tendency to run with the pack - with a dreamlike masterpiece.
Written by: Alex King
The women riding to freedom in Afghanistan
No limits — Despite widespread corruption, violence and traditionally oppressive views, the girls and women of Afghanistan are cycling their way out of inequality. Author, activist and cyclist Shannon Galpin has been with them every step of the way.
Written by: Steven Turner
Video: PJ Harvey album trailer shot in Kosovo, D.C., and London
The Hope Six Demolition Project — PJ Harvey shares two new songs and announces new album date.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon