Photography
Europe’s most epic mountain cycling climbs
Man against mountain — Incredible photography captures the most brutal challenges you can put yourself through on a bike.
Written by: Alex King
The Travel Diary: Uzbekistan's man-made water crisis captured in beautiful stills
What you see along the way — When photographer Marco Barbieri travelled to Uzbekistan, he was confronted with images of a water crisis that, if left unchecked, could spell disaster for the region. And yet, daily life carries on.
Written by: Marco Barbieri
Ghosts of a lost East London: The last match day at West Ham’s Boleyn Ground
The final whistle blows — Writer and photographer Michael Fordham was practically raised on the West Ham terraces. His zine ‘Over There’ mourns the death of its century-old ground and the working class football culture it nurtured - before gentrification won out and the club moved to its new home at Stratford’s Olympic Park.
Written by: Michael Fordham
A look down the side streets at Notting Hill Carnival
Away from the parade — As Notting Hill Carnival hits 50, crowds hit up the streets of West London for a weekend of celebrations. Take a look at the scene away from the parades, down the side streets of Notting Hill in 2016.
Written by: Michael Segalov
What it means to be 15 and female, anywhere...
A visual mixtape — Coming of age is a tricky business, whether you’re born in Brooklyn or the Middle East. But as photographer Ilana Panich-Linsman shows, some strands of adolescence stay the same no matter where you are.
Written by: Ilana PanIch-lInsman
Documenting the disappearing bicycles of Beijing
The lost kingdom — Bicycles were once an essential part of life in China, but as the country has boomed they have been abandoned in favour of the car.
Written by: Alex King
Cheryl Dunn on finding your voice in a world of noise
Heroes of Independence — To celebrate a decade of self-rule, we caught up with icons who personify the spirit of independence. In this instalment, photographer Cheryl Dunn guides us through the importance of creative resilience, craving knowledge and making sacrifices to do what you love.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The homeless photographers revealing a new perspective on London life
A different lens on the street — Homelessness charity Café Art gave out over a hundred disposable cameras to homeless Londoners. Here are some of the best images and the photographers’ personal stories.
Written by: Alex King
Brawls, booze and spliffs: This is Sunday League Football
A visual ode to a beautiful game — In documenting the drama that spills across Hackney's football pitches every week, a former player-turned-photographer has uncovered a world of camaraderie and confrontation.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Embracing where the light leads me: an intimate photo diary
Finding strength in vulnerability — Photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor’s 'MTWTFSS Chapter 1. 2010-2015' catches subtle moments of beauty and honesty in the everyday lives of friends and lovers.
Written by: Alex King
