Bara Prasilova’s images play with viewer perception. The surreal compositions teeter on the edge of absurdity and humour, using real props to create authenticity and physical tension. The models are …
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The ethereal, dream-like filmmaking of Kahlil Joseph (b. 1981) has reached a wider audience through collaborations with musicians including Arcade Fire, Kendrick Lamar and Flying Lotus. His vibrant, impressionistic style …
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The Earth’s landscapes are scarred. That’s the message of Paolo Pellegrin’s (b. 1964) striking pictures. Subjects include Welzow Süd, a German mine where 20 million tonnes of lignite is drilled …
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Swiss sculptor and internationally acclaimed artist Not Vital (b. 1948) has emerged as a singular thinker whose practice engages with philosophies of habitat and material life. An incessant traveler and …
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From Nike’s first professional sports hijab, to a veil made up of stars and stripes as a symbol of political protest, the interaction of faith, culture, fashion and individual expression …
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Minimal fashion brand COS announces the opening of a new London store and creative centre at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross. The hybrid space is an interdisciplinary environment, hosting architecture …
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“As time passes by and you look at portraits, the people come back to you like a silent echo.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004). Two exhibitions of fashion and portrait photography …
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“Colour helps to express light—not the physical phenomenon, but the only light that really exists, that in the artist’s brain.” So stated Henri Matisse. Jordan Pope’s images use colours as …
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Zanele Muholi (b. 1972) stares straight at the viewer in Thathu I, The Sails, Durban, (2019). Ten digital cameras are arrayed around their head and chest. The objects are positioned …
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The term “home” features prominently in our daily language and brings about different emotions. Phrases such as “A hard truth hits home” or “Home free” are popular idioms that carry …
