Usa
A photographer's struggle with drugs in Midwest USA
Learning to let go — After realising his life has been defined by addiction, Jordan Gale found a way out through photography. But in documenting his social life, the 24-year-old had to face some uncomfortable truths about himself and his loved ones.
Written by: Cian Traynor
A trip around the Mississippi Delta, birthplace of the blues
Sunup to sundown — Grant Ellis examines the mythology of the Mississippi – one of the poorest states in the US – for his new project, Bless Your Heart.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Portraits that capture the spirit of modern America
Stephen Shore — Photographer Stephen Shore made history in the 70s with his mundane yet colourful shots of American life. Now, his legacy is being celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Surreal, sun-soaked scenes from the Florida coast
American colour — From the ’90s to the ’00s, Magnum photographer Constantine Manos travelled across the sunshine state; capturing the life, love and style of its local residents.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A photographer's 8,000-mile journey from Cuba to the US
The long route to another life — Photojournalist Lisette Poole spent 51 days documenting two Cuban women's migration to the US. She travelled illegally through 11 countries, via smugglers and roadless jungles, using a point-and-shoot camera when it was too dangerous for the real deal. This isn’t a story she simply observed: it’s an experience she survived.
Written by: Lisette Poole
LaToya Ruby Frazier on Gordon Parks' inspiring legacy
Groundbreaking gravitas — As one of the most prominent voices to document American life in the 1950s and ’60s, Gordon Parks used his camera as a ‘weapon’ to fight racism, intolerance and poverty – paving the way for others to blur the line between artist and activist. LaToya Ruby Frazier is determined to further that legacy through social documentary that’s both personal and political.
Written by: LaToya Ruby Frazier, as told to Cian Traynor
Capturing love and loss on the streets of Poughkeepsie
Down by the Hudson — Photographer Caleb Stein explores the backstreets of his hometown for his striking black and white series, Down by the Hudson.
Written by: Caleb Stein
A night on the town with LA’s queer Vaqueros
The cowboys of East Hollywood — For the past 26 years, Latinx queers have been heading to East Hollywood’s ‘Vaquero Night’ – a cowboy-themed event with a South American spin.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How the world’s countries really see each other, in pictures
When cultures collide — In EUSA, her latest book, photographer Naomi Harris exposes the weirdest misconceptions of both European and American culture.
Written by: Naomi Harris
Inside California’s all-women cannabis retreats
Ganja goddess getaways — Offering classes in yoga, painting and belly-dancing, the Ganja Goddess Getaway is a weekend haven for all female-identifying cannabis enthusiasts. We talk to Deidra, the company founder, to find out more.
Written by: Dominique Sisley