SPOTLIGHTSatisfactory Glitches: Tracing the Inspiration Behind Feng Li’s “White Night”In an endless stream of absurd moments frozen by the flash of his camera, this photographer has a knack for capturing the darker, peculiar side of the mundane events that surround him.Read More
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Satisfactory Glitches: Tracing the Inspiration Behind Feng Li’s “White Night”
In an endless stream of absurd moments frozen by the flash of his camera, this photographer has a knack for capturing the darker, peculiar side of the mundane events that surround him.
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The Representative Office
Cold, otherworldly photographs of Taiwan’s urban cityscape reference the state’s palpable political isolation while drawing attention to the personal disconnection that results from living in a vast, impersonal metropolis.
Tribes
These group photographs made on summer beaches in Spain rely on studio lighting and theatrical elements to capture richly detailed, unusual documentary views of everyday beach life.
The Interpretation of Images: Retaining Our Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
AI can now interpret photographs with amazing accuracy while also generating fake images that look believably real — so what can humans do to retain an advantage in the world of imagery?
In Brutal Presence: Documenting the Impact of the Grenfell Tower Tragedy
Turning a critical eye to the impact of gentrification on London’s North Kensington district, photographer Nicola Muirhead uses her camera to record how residents have been affected by the tragic Grenfell fire.
Chasing Light Through Color: A Conversation with Liz Nielsen
This artist’s lifelong fascination with luminous color sparked her resolve to put the camera aside, instead using her photographic materials to capture pure representations of light and synaesthesia.
Candy Beach
Searching for compelling subjects in the stressful setting of an oversaturated beach, this photographer finds beauty in the daily activities of cramped vacationers.
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Deep Park
Strolling around Prospect Park in Brooklyn with a cart full of photographic gear in tow, Bruce Polin creates revealing, compelling portraits of New York City’s diverse inhabitants.
Announcing the Winners & Finalists – 2018 Street Photography Awards!
An updated view of street photography from photographers in 24 countries on five continents.
Forever Y
“They all mentioned—with words, laughter or glances—a certain unease felt in general, a shortage of meaning in their lives, a sense of not finding their place.” This photographer captures the unaddressed melancholy that often comes with insobriety...
In Brutal Presence: Documenting the Impact of the Grenfell Tower Tragedy
Turning a critical eye to the impact of gentrification on London’s North Kensington district, photographer Nicola Muirhead uses her camera to record how residents have been affected by the tragic Grenfell fire.
Satisfactory Glitches: Tracing the Inspiration Behind Feng Li’s “White Night”
In an endless stream of absurd moments frozen by the flash of his camera, this photographer has a knack for capturing the darker, peculiar side of the mundane events that surround him.
Best of July 2018: Deadlines for Competitions, Grants, Festivals and More
Our editors have put together a curated list of worthwhile (and imminent) deadlines for photographers, as well as some upcoming festivals around the world—have a look and best of luck!
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The Best of LensCulture, Vol 2
Here are 162 award-winning photographers you should know. These exciting contemporary photographers come from 38 countries on five continents, and they are making remarkable work right now in diverse cultures around the world. It’s fresh, inspiring, insightful and thought-provoking.