Culture
The role of photography in the life of Frida Kahlo
Whether posing for portraits, making her own images or collecting works, the artist recognised the impact of photography at a time when it was not a widely accepted art form.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Derry Girls taught me the joy of feeling seen
As Lisa McGee’s beloved sitcom approaches its final episode, writer Seaneen Molloy reflects on how the show sought to give an honest portrayal of teenagehood during the Troubles in the ‘90s.
Written by: Seaneen Molloy
Capturing queerness in San Francisco’s lowrider scene
A collaborative art project celebrating LGBTQ+ identity is calling for greater diversity and inclusion in the Bay Area’s lowrider community.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A photographic tribute to the halcyon days of disco
Last dance — A new exhibition showcasing the work of photographer Bill Bernstein captures the ecstasy, creativity and inclusivity that defined New York’s nightlife in the ‘70s.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
Chaos and community in British photography since the ‘60s
Facing Britain — An ongoing exhibition brings together the work of leading postwar British documentary photographers, capturing both the political struggles and everyday life.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Evocative photos capturing the final months of Yugoslavia
Signs by the Roadside — Miro Kuzmanovic reflects on using photography to navigate senseless acts of war and losing one’s homeland and youth.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Gritty photos celebrating the Madchester years
Ode to the north — Photographer Richard Davis recounts capturing the city’s flourishing creative scene – including everyone from the Stone Roses to Steve Coogan – at the turn of the ‘90s.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Documenting Tokyo’s subways in the 1980s
Life underground — Lionel Derimais recounts photographing commuters packed into crowded subways in Japan’s capital.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A flamboyant portrait of a traditional Mexican dance
The danzón — For three years, Chiara Bonetti has been documenting individuals across Mexico City who are keeping a traditional dance form alive.
Written by: Eva Clifford
In Kharkiv, residents live in terror amid Russian attack
On the frontline — In the second most shelled city in Ukraine, residents determined to stay in their city have been forced to shelter in cramped metro stations or risk their lives staying in residential buildings.
Written by: Seth Berry
