Culture
Abandoned in the Jungle: What refugees in Calais left behind
Humanity in focus — Photographer Gideon Mendel has been documenting scenes of struggle around the world since the 1980s. His latest project looks to the Calais migrant camp, where he collected possessions left behind.
Written by: Sophie Church
Urban exploring: The art of ‘hacking’ hidden spaces
Behind abandoned doors... — As ‘urbex’ spreads far and wide, its secrets remain closely guarded. But for photographer Valerie Leroy, there's one rule that can't be ignored: take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.
Written by: Amelia Abraham
Americana in focus: The subtle genius of Joel Sternfeld
The land of the free — Photographer Joel Sternfeld offers a window into American life from 1977 to 1988.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
The online community where abandoned train tracks are gateways to the past
Rusty Rails — In a quiet corner of the self-styled ‘front page of the internet’, sits a small gathering of 3,488 Redditors who share and discuss abandoned photos of railroad tracks. Here users revere the abandoned; the discontinued; the desolate, using the internet to ensure they’re never alone.
Written by: William Carroll
LGBTQI people in India are still fighting to be heard
Communities of Belonging — Photographers Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh have spent years working with Delhi's LGBTQI community, documenting the daily lives of those fighting for equality.
Written by: Sophie Church
The Travel Diary: Morocco’s premier surf spot
What you see along the way — Photographer Corey Frank immerses himself in Taghazout, Morocco’s number one surfing destination, finding a world bursting with colour and vibrancy.
Written by: Corey Frank
Last night London celebrated the life of George Michael
RIP George — The tragic death of musical legend George Michael over Christmas, queer people across the world were forced to say goodbye to an icon. Last night London celebrated the singer's life and unapologetic sexuality.
Written by: Michael Segalov
For LGBT people it doesn't always 'get better'
Le Gateau Chocolat — Drag performer Le Gateau Chocolat talks visibility, growing up different, and how it doesn't always get better when you're queer.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The Travel Diary: Where the sun never sets at the edge of the world
What you see along the way — Located halfway between Norway and the North Pole, the desolate archipelago of Svalbard is the northernmost settlement in the world with a permanent civilian population. Photographer Dia Takacsova made the journey to capture its desolate beauty.
Written by: Dia Takacsova
Meet the retro road warriors battling for glory on the streets of Sri Lanka
No gears, no teams, no prizes — For the amateur street racers of south Sri Lanka, competing on antiquated bikes is the ultimate test of endurance. Only cool heads and sheer determination will prevail.
Written by: Cian Traynor
