Culture
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
Surreal scenes of Kim Jong-il surveying North Korea
Behind the iron curtain — A viral tumblr account-turned-photo book by portuguese art director João Rocha brings together a curious and highly-memeable selection of images of the second supreme leader.
A portrait of NY’s emerging youth culture in the ‘80s
Fly guys — Photographer Jamel Shabazz recounts documenting the community, style and energy of the streets in New York.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Travelling the world with Jean-Michel Basquiat
King pleasure — Artist Lee Jaffe looks back on his remarkable friendship with Basquiat just as the painter’s star was rising.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos capturing the birth of Washington DC’s punk scene
In the ‘80s and early ‘90s, photographer Jim Saah was a regular at DC’s riotous punk gigs. A new book featuring hundreds of bands brings together his images from that vibrant period.
Written by: Huw Baines
Portraits celebrating queer love and connection
Look at me like you love me — Photographer Jess T. Dugan’s new book offers an intimate exploration of identity, relations, and desire across gender and sexuality.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Portraits of revellers at the birth of Northern rave culture
Party on — British photographer Steve Lazarides’s new book, Rave Captured, is a snapshot of defiant fun after a time of economic turmoil.
Written by: Ella Glover
Scenes from the frontlines of America’s never-ending war
In 2006, Peter Van Agtmael began documenting the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned as a conflict photographer.
Written by: Miss Rosen
