Photography
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
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
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
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
Snapshots of London’s streets during Thatcher’s Britain
Pounding pavements — Photographer Sunil Gupta recalls taking to the streets of the capital in search of gay life and encountering an eclectic mix of characters.
Written by: Charlotte Rawlings
