Life and Colour exhibition reopens the National Portrait Gallery in style
The grand reopening of the National Portrait Gallery echoed with whispers of anticipation and excitement, drawing art enthusiasts and curious…
Photography and selfies are great for museums
In recent years, the relationship between photography, selfies, and museums has undergone a significant transformation. Once viewed as disruptive elements…
The generation-defining image capturing the futility of the Vietnam war
In the annals of history, there exists a singular photograph, a frozen moment captured amidst the chaos and carnage of…
Friday essay: worth a thousand words – how photos shape attitudes to refugees
In our modern world inundated with visual stimuli, photographs serve as powerful tools that shape our perceptions, attitudes, and understandings…
Shadow Catchers review: fakes, body doubles and mirrors from the analog to the digital
In the ever-evolving landscape of photography, the manipulation of reality has become not only a possibility but a prevalent artistic…
Donald Trump and the dying art of the courtroom sketch
In the realm of American jurisprudence, the courtroom sketch has long been a fixture, offering a unique visual narrative of…
US has a child labor problem – recalling an embarrassing past that Americans may think they’ve left behind
The United States, a beacon of progress and prosperity, often prides itself on its commitment to human rights and social…
Why are so many Gen Z-ers drawn to old digital cameras
In the age of smartphones with high-resolution cameras and advanced editing apps, one might wonder why many members of Generation…
Truman Capote and the brutality of photography
In the annals of artistic collaboration, few partnerships have been as potent and controversial as that of photographer Richard Avedon…
A year of reading, writing and consuming photographs as snapshots of stories
In the quiet corners of a cozy library, under the warm glow of a reading lamp, begins the journey of…