PHOTO STORIES

Dryland
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Dryland

The present humanitarian crisis in East Africa leaves many individuals displaced by the severe impact of climate change. Photographer Felicity McCabe visited Somaliland to document the ephemeral existence of the refugees and the distinctive architecture of their camps.

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Imagined Images
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Imagined Images

The series ‘Imagined Images’ consists of 136 images, all generated with the help of AI. Visual artist Maria Mavropoulou created these images to recall unphotographed memories, moments she imagined or has been told that happened. With her work, she asks: What is the use of a photograph?

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You Go Ahead—I'll Watch
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

You Go Ahead—I'll Watch

Photographer Mickey Aloisio’s first solo exhibition just opened at Marlborough in NYC. "You Go Ahead—I'll Watch" features his interdisciplinary art using various analogue media and other alternative technologies. The exhibition includes work from his series "Lunch Break" and "Morning Dew," exploring transgressive narratives, queer navigation and intimate moments. Drawing inspiration from Laud Humphreys' controversial 1970s text Tearoom Trade, Aloisio examines consent, manipulation and deception in human relationships. The showcased works include archival pigment prints, cyanotypes and the video installation "Channel 17".

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BIFRÖST
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

BIFRÖST

French photographer Romain Coudrier went to the Artic Circle in search of one of the greatest civilisations, the Vikings. He found a mix of vast nature and isolated spaces under the domination of mass consumption.

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Marungka Tjalatjunu (dipped in black)
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Marungka Tjalatjunu (dipped in black)

With “Marungka tjalatjunu (Dipped in black)”, photographer Matthew Thorne documents the poignant journey of Derik Lynch, a queer Yankunytjatjara man, as he embarks on a road trip back to his ancestral country for spiritual healing. This autobiographical series explores Derik's memories of growing up in a remote Anangu community, delving into the profound intersections of his identity across four cultural worlds – whitefella, blackfella, Christian, and Queer.

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LIGHT/MASS
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

LIGHT/MASS

Inspired by the bright and crisp light of the East Coast, British photographer Owen Davies, captured his new home New York City in a new and fascinating way. Brutalist structures and buildings stand like timeless monuments against the bright sky creating an eerie scenery completely absent of any human presence. 

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Portraits of Áo Dài (Hope For Peace And Love)
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Portraits of Áo Dài (Hope For Peace And Love)

Vietnamese photographer Chiron Duong embarked on his project ‘365 days with Áo Dài’ to showcase the beauty and rich cultural relevance of Áo Dài – a traditional Vietnamese dress. The resulting images are rich in colour, emotions and show us a modern Vietnam that many haven’t seen like this before.

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The Last Stand
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

The Last Stand

Between 2010 and 2014, photographer Marc Wilson travelled to 143 locations across the British Isles and Northern Europe to capture physical remnants of the Second World War. His captivating images transport us into another time – eerie landscapes, abandoned structures and the absence of humans create a parallel universe of a time gone by. His book The Last Stand has just been published in its 4th edition and is available now. 

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Starling
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Starling

Internationally-acclaimed Danish photographer Søren Solkær – best known for his iconic portraits of artists such as Björk, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Patti Smith, Pharrell Williams, Samuel L. Jackson and David Lynch – is set to release his 9th photographic monograph, Starling, on 26th December 2023. The images continue his photographic exploration of starling murmurations, a phenomenon known in Denmark as ‘Black Sun’.

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Underground Halloween
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Underground Halloween

For 20 years, Seymour Licht went out every October 31st to take pictures of strangers on the New York subway. His fascinating collection of images of partygoers in costumes is now compiled in his first book Undergound Halloween – a piece of New York history like no other. We spoke to Seymour in an exclusive interview about his passion for the scariest time of the year and what kind of people he’s meeting on the subway.

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Signs of time
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Signs of time

When Russia started to invade Ukraine on 24th February 2022, Odessa-based photographer Viacheslav Onyshchenko felt paralysed and scared. Taking pictures and documenting his hometown was his way of coping with the fear and switching off from the constant news and media reports. Instead of photographing the evidence of the war, his work shows the ‘new normal’, the surreal everyday life of people in Odessa.

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I Went on a Holiday to the Country You Fled From
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

I Went on a Holiday to the Country You Fled From

Together with her friend Alejandra Ortiz, a writer and activist from Mexico, photographer Iris Haverkamp Begemann created the photo series ‘I Went on a Holiday to the Country You Fled From’. Iris travelled to Alejandra’s hometown in Mexico, tracing back her childhood and early life. The project creates an intimate portrait of identity and at the same time exposes a juxtaposition in experience and personal freedom.

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Tree of Life
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Tree of Life

The beauty, symbolism, and versatility of flowers have transcended the natural world and found a place on the runways, shaping fashion and beauty trends with their timeless appeal. Claudine Blythman used Mimosa, with colours inspired by Iris and Peonies to symbolise love, friendship and healing.

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Songs of Love and Loss
PHOTOGRAPHY JC Verona PHOTOGRAPHY JC Verona

Songs of Love and Loss

With ‘Songs of love and loss’, Francis Augusto captures moments of tension, tenderness and romance, which take us inside a gallery of feelings. His artworks explore the moments that characterise and stimulate our feelings of love and grief, enriching our cultural and artistic conversation on intimacy and relationships.

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Transient Ties
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

Transient Ties

‘Transient Ties’ recounts the forced migration of Michaela Nagyidaiová’s grandmother, Eleni/Lena, who fled Greece during the Greek Civil War. Set in Slovakia, the work delves into her identity as a political refugee and examines the impact of displacement on cultural heritage. It sheds light on the fragility of one's connection to their homeland after fleeing.

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Sana Sana
PHOTOGRAPHY JC Verona PHOTOGRAPHY JC Verona

Sana Sana

Photographer Rosa Lacavalla’s project, Sana Sana describes the gradual and careful process of recovering from emotional traumas as well as a journey towards healing that starts on the inside and ends outward.

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The streets of New York
PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe PHOTOGRAPHY Christian Trippe

The streets of New York

In this project, photographer Cody Cutter delves into the vibrant tapestry of the streets of New York City, undertaking a profound exploration of its diverse denizens. Motivated by an inherent curiosity, he seeks to isolate singular individuals within the bustling multitude, aiming to cast them in a distinctive light that unveils the nuanced layers of their existence. Operating on intuition, Cody adeptly captures the unique moments each person experiences within themselves, creating a poignant connection that resonates across the collective human experience.  

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Impossible Street Art
PHOTOGRAPHY JC Verona PHOTOGRAPHY JC Verona

Impossible Street Art

A significant new project by British photographer Joseph Ford, who most recently took home a Silver Award in the Environment Category at The AOP Awards 2023, shows what kind of world street artists might come up with in the absence of restrictions. A new initiative that features the first collaborations of prominent worldwide street artists including Peeta, Levalet, and Victoria Villasana.

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