How photography evolved from science to art
Photography, often hailed as the “art of light,” has traversed a remarkable journey from its origins as a scientific experiment…
Introduction to the woman who pioneered colour photography
In the annals of photographic history, the narrative often spotlights renowned figures like Ansel Adams or Henri Cartier-Bresson, yet behind…
The default history of photography is presented as art, but it shouldn’t
Photographs are everywhere. We think we understand what they are and why we use them. There are photographs everywhere. In…
Reframing women’s history in Namibian early photography
There are very few female photographers in South Africa’s early and middle 1900s. Even fewer women photographers, such as Constance…
How Photography Can Build Peace and Justice in War-Torn Communities
We did this in Colombia. This is a country that has been at peace for more than fifty years, with left-wing guerrillas and…
Although women were pioneers of photography
The male dominance in photography is still a fact. There is a noticeable lack of equality when it comes to…
The newsletter that is creating a new discussion about African photography
Emmanuel Iduma, a Nigerian, is a writer, editor and publisher. He’s also a critic and a photographer. In 2022, he…
A huge and dazzling exhibit that reexamines how we think
The National Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) Photography: Real and Intended exhibit, which is nearly 200 years old, can be seen as…
The pioneering gay artists who introduced Vietnam to gay culture
Taiwan’s highest court has made a historic decision in favor of gay marriage. Many LGBT activists in the region were…
Spirit Photography captures love, loss, and longing
It is believed that the process of light bouncing off the subject and then back to the camera suggests that…