Photography
Black and white photos of pre-gentrification Hackney
From the archive — During the ’70s and ’80s, Neil Martinson used his camera to document the community he grew up in, creating a vivid portrait of east London – before it changed forever.
Written by: Huck
A humorous look at Japanese family life, in photos
No place like home — For over a decade, photographer Motoyuki Daifu has been documenting the lives of his loved ones, seeking out quiet moments of magic among the mundane.
Written by: Motoyuki Daifu
The garden project exposing the fault lines of US justice
Inside the prisoner’s apothecary — The Prisoner’s Apothecary is a mobile healing unit bringing natural medicines to communities impacted by mass incarceration.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos of rural love in ’90s Ireland
Cork City singles — In 1992, photographer Kevin O’Farrell headed to Lisdoonvarna, on the country’s west coast, to capture a month-long matchmaking festival.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A mystical portrait of America’s backwaters
Rural divisions — Photographer Mark Power has spent nearly a decade documenting the seismic social and political changes in the country.
Written by: Tobin Carey
Meet Michael Jang, photography’s new cult hero
Coming of age — The 68-year-old’s photography views the world through a mischievous lens. After going unseen for decades, it’s finally gaining the plaudits it deserves – and he’s loving every second.
Written by: Michael Jang
Is this what freedom looks like?
Welcome to Brexit Britain — At 11pm on Friday night, Britain left the European Union – and thousands headed to Parliament Square to celebrate. Photographer Theo McInnes was there to capture the crowds.
Written by: Huck
The changing face of British culture, in photos
The people’s city — The British Culture Archive uses photography to ‘document, highlight and preserve’ the transformations of UK society.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
What is photography’s role in the age of displacement?
Constant motion — With millions of people around the globe forced to flee their homes, images of refugees have become sadly too familiar. But is any of it truly cutting through?
Written by: Lewis Bush
The real Ozarks: a portrait of rural life in modern America
Arkansas State — Terra Fondriest documents life in her region with an unmatched intimacy – a challenge in a place awash with stereotypes. But the mother, firefighter and ranch worker is no outsider. She’s simply capturing what she knows.
Written by: Terra Fondriest
