Manar Ali Hassan
Sagas of Painful Bodies – Burning Traces Series This project examines the life experience of seven Lebanese women (my self-included) dealing with a chronically painful condition known as Fibromyalgia. My … Read more
Documentary Photography
“Documentary Photography” focuses on capturing images that tell the stories of real life, documenting moments and events with authenticity and profound insight. This subcategory delves into the ethical, technical, and artistic challenges faced by photographers who aim to truthfully represent their subjects and their circumstances. Readers will find features on a variety of topics, from photojournalism in conflict zones to intimate portrayals of daily life in different cultures. Each post explores the power of documentary photography to influence public opinion, evoke emotions, and bring attention to underreported stories. Additionally, we discuss the evolution of documentary photography, from its roots to its impact in the digital age, providing both historical context and contemporary relevance.
Global Peace Photo Award 2021
Maggie Shannon wins the “Peace Image of the Year” at the Global Peace Photo Award 2021. The American photographer won with an image from her reportage “Extreme pain, but also … Read more
Susa Solero
Project “Die Mülldeponie” (‘The garbage dump’). I started about four years ago: the garbage or better litter pictures ‘things in…’. I take long walks in the woods every day ever … Read more
Rogéiro Vieira
“One of the five kids in the car in Rio, it could be me,Or Douglas who went to Jardim Brasil.It could be me.Another innocent killed at night and no one … Read more
Leigh Ann Edmonds
Connecting to others has never been more important than it has been in today’s current climate. Overnight, our sense of ‘normalcy’ changed into chaos and uncertainty. This ongoing portrait series … Read more
Lucy Purrington
A strange blue line painted on stacks of fell trees in the shape of a meandering river caught my eye. These photographs were taken on a mountain range in South … Read more
Benna Gaean Maris
“Realism in Italy at the dawn of the 21st century“, 2005-2012. Series of 473 photographs, prints on paper 21 × 28 cm, ed. 3. A monumental series of photographs taken … Read more
Jacques Henri Lartigue
The Remarkable Life of Jacques Henri Lartigue Jacques Henri Lartigue, born June 13, 1894 in Courbevoie and died September 12, 1986 in Nice, was a French painter, writer and photographer … Read more
New Documents | The Exhibition that Transformed Photography
In 1967, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York opened a photography exhibition that would leave an indelible mark on the medium. Titled “New Documents” it was not … Read more
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
Foam, officially known as Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, stands as one of Europe’s most dynamic and innovative photography museums. Located in a beautifully preserved canal house on the prestigious Keizersgracht in Amsterdam’s … Read more