Polaroid

Culture

Polaroids capturing the icons of '80s New York nightlife

Maripol in conversation — Photographer Maripol reflects on NYC's vibrant downtown club scene, where she shot everyone from Debbie Harry, to Grace Jones, to Madonna and Sade.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Art

Parker Day’s electrifying portraits of beautiful freaks

‘Zest, sass, moxy’ — The photographer is known for her uniquely colourful shots of subcultures, but now – in a new Polaroid collaboration – she’s turning her lens to the past.

Written by: Briony Cartmell

Photography

Vintage ’80s Polaroids of Amsterdam’s barflies

Going underground — From gay bars and discos to old-school bruin cafés and red-light district taverns – Marc H. Miller and Bettie Ringma’s portraits capture the hidden soul of the city.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Culture

Wim Wenders’ dreamy Polaroid collection is coming to London

Instant Stories — Unseen images taken by the director will soon be going on display at The Photographers Gallery.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

Culture

Shot: the 1850s-style photos taking aim at gun culture

Portraits that trigger questions — Kari Wehrs confronted her fear of firearms by going into the Arizona desert and questioning strangers' need to arm themselves, uncovering stories of cherished tradition and self-protection in the process.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Top Picks

Alison Mosshart and Scout Willis get in on the Polaroid game

The Impossible Project’s 8x8 opens in London — Prolific instant snappers including Alison Mosshart, Scout Willis and Oliver Blohm have each been challenged by the Impossible Project to shoot a series comprised of just eight images.

Written by: Megan White

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