Photography
A portrait of life hidden away along the Thames
The way we flow — Photographer Chloe Dewe Mathews grew up close to the Thames, but knew little about the human traditions that regularly take place along there. This led her to embark on a five-year project documenting the river, where she discovered the diverse rituals that continue to persevere – despite the changing London landscape.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Chris Killip’s groundbreaking portrait of the North
Whether it was seacoalers in Northumberland or the miners’ strike, the photographer was always fully immersed in the story he sought to capture.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A portrait of resilience in the face of war in Ukraine
Photographer Ira Lapu recalls returning to her home country to document the lives of ordinary Ukrainians amid a brutal conflict.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Photos of Tibetan nomads on the ‘roof of the world’
A new photo series documents tribes preserving the environment through simple, sustainable practices in central Asia.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Celebrating the work of female Magnum photographers
A new exhibition brings together 150 works by 12 photographers offering mesmerising and intimate depictions of life.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos of New York’s streets before the rise of crack
Jamel Shabazz’s photos honour those who were lost and those who survived one of the most brutal eras in recent history.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Lynn Goldsmith’s spectacular shots of ’80s music icons
The photographer reflects on a decade which saw the rise of MTV and the flourishing of new genres.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A visual ode to Leicester’s South Asian community
After being subject to racism while growing up, Kavi Pujara’s photo series was a chance to reconnect with and reimagine his hometown.
Written by: Isaac Muk
A glimpse inside a turbulent period in Sri Lankan history
In 2006, Hunter Barnes travelled to the country to document the aftermath of the tsunami, and the devastating impact of an intensifying civil war.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos documenting hip hop’s love affair with bling
For decades, larger-than-life jewellery has come to define the look of a musical genre. Now, a new book is delving into its rich, underlying history.
Written by: Sabrina Cooper
