Photography

The soul singer who was rediscovered behind bars
Music

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
Photography

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
Film

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
Photography

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
Photography

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
Photography

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
Photography

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
Photography

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
Photography

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
Photography

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

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