Culture
Ren Hang is celebrated in first major exhibition since his death
19 photographs and a tribute — A show in Shanghai seeks to shine a new light on the work of the groundbreaking Chinese photographer.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Capturing the ethereal beauty of the American south
Sleeping by the Mississippi — Magnum photographer Alec Soth shoots the local eccentrics of middle America for his newly reissued photo series, Sleeping By The Mississippi.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Behind the scenes at America’s new legal cannabis farms
The pot farmer’s daughter — As the daughter of a pot farmer, Kristen Angelo grew up around the plant. Now, she’s using photography to eradicate the stigma, and encourage what she believes to be a major grassroots social and political movement.
Written by: Ellie Howard
Capturing the forgotten communities of Belarus
‘Heaven on earth’ — For his latest photo story, Siarhiej Leskiec returns home to shoot the forgotten ‘agro-towns’ of north western Belarus.
Written by: Siarhiej Leskiec
The tropical BBoys of Venezuela creating a safe haven in Caracas
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — Photographer Natalie Keyssar has been reporting from Venezuela throughout the ongoing crisis, making Caracas her second home. Against a backdrop of rocketing inflation, student protests and violent crackdowns from the state, she met a group of dancers who have found a way to leave politics at the door.
Written by: Natalie Keyssar
Nick Broomfield on the mistakes that made his career
Rebel mettle — Regrets? Director Nick Broomfield has a few. But each one has helped shape an unrivalled path in gonzo filmmaking. Now the only challenge is to surprise himself.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Documenting queer life under Turkey’s AKP party
The Purple Room — LGBT people are being forced to live in the shadows thanks to Turkey’s highly conservative government. In his new book, The Purple Room, Helio Leon shares their struggle.
Written by: Ellie Howard
Meeting the men who believe they’re Jesus Christ
The Last Testament — From Middlesborough’s Messiah to the Jesus of Brasilia – photographer Jonas Bendiksen finds the leaders convincing themselves (and others) that they’re the second coming.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
The Travel Diary: A journey through the mist and magic of India
What you see along the way — Photographer Mehdi Hasan travels to the mountains of Darjeeling, the underground temples of Hempi, and the burning banks of Varanasi.
Written by: Mehdi Hasan
Building a career as a self-taught photographer
How to make it on your own — Lola Paprocka moved to London with no idea what she wanted to do with her life. Now she’s an established photographer heading up the capital’s independent photography festival, helping fresh talent rise to the surface.
Written by: Biju Belinky
