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On the frontlines of AIDS activism in 1990s New York
Meg Handler’s photos capture diverse groups of New Yorkers coming together for the collective cause of civil rights.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The surfer from New York promoting safe stoke for all
Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — Never one to let perceptions come between her and her love of the water, 34-year-old Cynthia Hicks used to be the only person of colour – and the only female – on her swim team in The Bronx. She now lives a stone’s throw from the Atlantic at Rockaway Beach and teaches surfing to kids from traditionally excluded backgrounds, sharing a message of inclusion, water safety but above all fun – with every single ride.
Written by: Paul Evans
Theo McInnes’s cinematic photos of New York on film
The photographer describes taking inspiration from Magnum photographers to craft an intimate and revealing portrait of the city.
Written by: Theo McInnes
Photos of New York’s streets before the rise of crack
Jamel Shabazz’s photos honour those who were lost and those who survived one of the most brutal eras in recent history.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Capturing the faces of 21st century Harlem
A new exhibition is celebrating the ordinary people who make up the diverse New York neighbourhood.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A heady glimpse into New York’s underground scene
Dominique Misrahi discusses her unlikely start as a photographer capturing intimate scenes of the city's youth and subcultures.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop
Cindy Campbell recounts how her brother ushered in a new era of musical culture at a party she held in the Bronx in ‘70s.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop
Sean Maung’s photos are a love letter to music, dancing, graffiti, and streetwear, along with the Black and brown communities that make up New York.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A tender portrait of Chinatown New York in the 1980s
Photographer Bud Glick recounts documenting street life, people, and domestic scenes in the area, and what it taught him about the Chinese immigrant experience.
Written by: Miss Rosen
William Klein’s panoramic portrait of the 20th century
A new exhibition brings together the dynamic, playful and innovative photography of an often overlooked American artist.
Written by: Miss Rosen
