Charlotte Schmitz made Polaroids of refugees and had them write their stories.
Happy Farmer by Rafid Yasar, Bangladesh chosen as best signal work
I study the depth of the human soul
Shortlist announced by Festival of Ethical Photography
The book Paradise City illustrates metaphors for the utopian urge of us all
Artist Anna Ostoya’s visual interpretation of a lecture by political theorist Chantal Mouffe
The series Übergang (transition) of Grit Schwerdtfeger shows the passing of our time into an unknown future.
Dessert First! chronicles Quevedo's travels across the United States.
13 photographers from Austria, Belgium, Benin, Cambodia, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, USA
Here, I've come across the morning fogs, the rivers, the birds and the trees.
Sorry for the Lack of Contact—this phrase has become a recurring refrain in the past few years of my life.
For me, photography is more than a visual medium—it is a profound exploration of humanity, culture, and identity.
My photography is artistic and based on long exposure that allows me to melt different layers of images to create a pictorial effect.
What is religion and what is faith? What is the connection between the two?
Contemporary China resembles a runaway high-speed train, leaving my memories and language trailing behind.
In issue #1 2020, we bring photographers for whom the image is a way of expressing the provocative, abrasive and inquisitive relationship with the world. The Norwegian Ole Marius Joergensen made Hopper like scenes, depicting his melancholic feeling of never arriving at the goal. The Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf uses photography as a medium to tell stories that connect his inner life with the world around him. His cinematic images, representing emotions of modern times, are aesthetic and confronting at the same time. In Photo Culture we bring an introduction to the semiology of photography, the theory that analyses the often-hidden way in which images communicate. And our online exhibition Beyond Aesthetics shows the vision on beauty of ten experimental photographers.
In Artdoc Photo Magazine Issue #2 2020, we bring a mix of photography about our complex relationship with nature. Wendi Schneider and Ali Shokri bring a homage to the trees. Naohiro Ninomiya and Jennifer Graham show poetic and layered photos of nature and birds. As a special feature, you can read what Sebastião Salgado says about his magnum opus Genesis. In our group exhibition, the Japanese Garden we bring photographers around the theme of reflection and tranquillity of nature. You can also read about the theory of the photograph as a metaphor, based on the theory of Minor White.
We have the honour to bring in Issue #3 of Artdoc Photo Magazine three protagonists in modern photography: Stephen Shore, John Riddy and Roger Ballen. The article "The eidos of photography” analyses the book Camera Lucida of philosopher Roland Barthes.
The Anthropocene is the epoch in which humans have a profound influence on the climate. Since awareness of the pollution of the environment has arisen, a movement has emerged that practices a critical look at invisible pollution by humans. In this Artdoc issue, we bring the work of photographers concerned with climate and environmental developments, like water constructions, drought, mining and oil spills in pristine landscapes. In this issue we feature Claudius Schulze, Jasper Bastian, Nadia Bseiso, Igor Tereshkov and Ellen Jantzen.
In Artdoc Photo Magazine Issue #5 2020, we bring stories that treat different aspects of human life. Andres Serrano photographed homeless people in the streets of Brussels. Gregg Segal shows children from all over the world surrounded by the food they eat. Nelson Morales brings his project about muxes, people considered to be a third gender. The exhibition Human Beings, not Human Skins, is an answer to the global phenomenon of racism. The essay The Selfie as a Neoliberal Commodity explains why we take selfies.
In the Mindful Photography e-guide, the act of photographing becomes something more than visual — it becomes a form of attention. A quiet dialogue between self and subject, between presence and perception. This guide is not a manual of techniques. It is a carefully composed invitation to pause, breathe, and create from within stillness. What does it mean to look with awareness? What happens when we stop chasing images and allow the world to approach us instead? At its core lies a simple yet transformative idea: that photography can be a meditative act — one that does not rush toward outcome, but unfolds from awareness. Experience what it means to practise photography with presence.
Art photography is a compelling blend of creativity and visual storytelling, transcending traditional photography to stir the imagination and evoke emotions. It goes beyond capturing moments, using images to communicate ideas, provoke thought, and establish a deep connection with viewers. This guide explores the essence of art photography, revealing its role as a window into human experience and a reflection of societal issues. You’ll discover its power as a communication tool and its ability to merge art with documentary photography. Dive in to understand this expressive art form and unleash your creative potential through the lens.
We have to understand photography as a language. A photograph is an image in which various signs are embedded, just like texts have words. Words form a sentence, and the sentences together tell a story. We can read pictures the way we can read a book. We can search in the photograph and look for the meaning. But in a picture, there are no words and sentences. We have to grasp meaning from the totality of the image, in which every detail plays a part. In this guide, you will learn how to read images and the way the photographer produces meaning in photographs.
A photo project is more than just a collection of images—it's a unique narrative told through a harmonious blend of style, emotion, message, subject, and technique. Each photograph within the series works together to convey a compelling story. By approaching your photo series with the same care and intention as you would a written story, you can create a powerful visual narrative. Unlock the secrets to creating captivating photo projects with our comprehensive guide. Start creating your unique photo project today. In this guide, you will learn to develop a distinctive and personal visual language that sets your work apart. Learn how to select and refine subjects that form the foundation of your photo projects, and you will master the art of constructing a cohesive and compelling photo series that tells a powerful story.
Securing a spot in a gallery is a highly sought-after accomplishment for many photographers in the ever-evolving art world. The significance of such an achievement is not limited to the mere display of artwork but extends to the attainment of recognition. Recognition in the art world is crucial as it validates an artist's work, increases their reputation, and opens doors to new opportunities. This guide delves into the nuanced art of gallery representation, offering practical and actionable advice to art photographers on gaining their audience's attention and admiration, thereby increasing their chances of recognition.
The Expressive Eye brings together artists whose work unites aesthetic strength with conceptual depth, creating a dialogue where vision and reflection meet.
Crossing Identities brings together photographs that explore what connects us across borders, cultures, and experiences. In gestures of care, resilience, belonging, and shared presence, the exhibition traces the threads of humanity that transcend boundaries.
In a time of global tension, polarisation, disruption, and uncertainty, these works turn the lens toward what connects us at the core: our shared human experience.
Monochrome Silence, the second part of The Meditative Lens exhibition, presents photographic works that speak through absence—of colour, distraction, and noise.
In a world defined by speed and saturation, The Meditative Lens I - Patterns of Stillness presents photographic works that embrace rhythm, quiet, and presence.
Beyond the Frame brings together art photographers who push the boundaries of storytelling through innovative and imaginative perspectives.
Photographed in London, Near Dark ventures into a mysterious territory, reflecting a less harmonious city mood, a fever dream of anxiety and unpredictability.
In this ‘new’ The Book of Veles by Bendiksen interweaves these two different ‘Veles’ stories.
In this volume of The Photography Workshop Series, Vik Muniz—known for his playful pictures that complicate what is understood as a photograph, sculpture, or painting—offers his insight into thinking creatively and seeing the familiar in new and surprising ways.
Small Death collects photographs made by the artist Martha Naranjo Sandoval over her first years living in New York after emigrating from Mexico City.
Love Pictures, a collaboration between photographer Jess T. Dugan and writer Charlotte Cotton, is centered around a series of conversations between the two focusing on core themes that inform Dugan’s practice, including gender and identity, family and politics, writing and language, the book as object, and the dynamics of the exhibition space.
Mario Schneider has made a name for himself as a director and film composer far beyond the borders of Germany.
Michael Hoppen Gallery is proud to present Albarrán Cabrera: A Reality.
With Richard Misrach: Rewind, Fraenkel Gallery presents a retrospective look at the artist’s career, spanning more than five decades. The exhibition is organized in advance of a full-scale survey of Misrach’s work at museums in the U.S. and Europe, planned for 2027 and 2028.
Opening at the Marta Ortega Pérez (MOP) Foundation in November Annie Leibovitz ‘Wonderland’ will be the first major survey of work by the acclaimed portrait photographer in Spain.
The Mexican-American photographer Philip Montgomery (b. 1988) is known for his documentary work portraying society in the United States – its conflicts and alliances – through iconic black-and-white images.
Foam presents Atlanta Made Us Famous, the first solo museum exhibition by rising star Hajar Benjida. Following her selection as one of the Foam Talents 2021, Benjida returns to Foam with an extended presentation of her acclaimed photographic series, offering an intimate portrayal of Atlanta’s strip club scene.
The artist couple Bernd and Hilla Becher (1931–2007 / 1934–2015) set a benchmark in the history of photography with their work.
SHIFT BOOKS is a Berlin-based publishing house specialising in the publication of art and photography books. With a diverse publishing programme, SHIFT BOOKS creates space for discussions on gender, political and cultural issues and thus offers an important contribution to social debate.
Founded in 1971, Fotostiftung Schweiz is a private non-profit foundation, devoted to preserving, researching and conveying photographic works.
Each book that STANLEY/BARKER publishes is produced with the utmost care.
Dewi Lewis Publishing is best known as a photobook publisher
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