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THE ECHO OF OUR VOICES is the fourth Chapter of The Day May Break, a global series featuring first humans and animals, and now just humans, impacted by climate change and environmental degradation and destruction.

Lens-based artist and writer Steven Seidenberg exhibits photographs from his series and book, The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South (published by Contrasto Books), with Albumen Gallery for Unseen Amsterdam, on view September 19 – 22, 2024.

Just over thirty years after his untimely death, MASI Lugano, in Switzerland, is devoting a major show to the Italian photographer Luigi Ghirri (Scandiano, 1943 - Reggio Emilia, 1992). Ghirri was a pioneer whose far-reaching ideas on photography and its role in modern culture remain influential today. The body of work he created in the 1970s and 1980s - a playful and poetic reflection on the medium of photography at a time when it was becoming commonplace in contemporary society - was unrivaled in Europe. The exhibition in MASI explores how important the idea and reality of travel was to Ghirri. A carefully curated selection of around 140 colour photographs, mostly vintage prints from the 1970s and 1980s from the Estate of Luigi Ghirri and the collection of CSAC in Parma, brings together celebrated images alongside lesser known photographs.

Magnum Foundation, Magnum Photos, and the Inge Morath Estate are pleased to announce Sara Kontar as the recipient of this year’s Inge Morath Award. Kontar will receive a $7,500 production grant to support the completion of her long-term documentary project, Therefore, I Cut.

When Caroline Furneaux’s father Colin died suddenly in 2011, she discovered an archive of 35mm slides that he had shot during the 1960s. They were a beguiling series of beautiful women photographed in idyllic locations, mostly in Sweden, where he was working and living. It was during this time that he had first met Caroline’s Swedish mother, Barbro, yet hardly any of the photographs were of her.

The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is proud to present Dawoud Bey: Street Portraits, featuring 38 portraits by celebrated photographer and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey (American, born 1953).

The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E is the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens and the first lens in the Hasselblad XCD E series. The 'E' designation stands for Exclusive, representing the top optical performance in the XCD lens lineup. It has a 16-27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range with a maximum aperture of f/3,2. With its superior optical design, flexible focusing module and high-performance leaf shutter, the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E enables users to effortlessly capture a variety of themes such as natural landscapes, urban scenes, vast interior spaces and environmental portraits.

Bringing together still and moving images by professional and amateur photographers, the finalists for the AOP Open Awards are now announced. Run by the Association of Photographers, the Open Awards marks an exciting opportunity for photographers at any level to compete on equal terms. The finalists’ work will be exhibited alongside the 39th AOP Photography Award Finalists at the official AOP Awards Showcase in London with the Gold and Silver winners announced live on the evening of 26 September 2024. AOP Open Award Finalists will also feature in the highly collectable 39th AOP Awards Book.

Photography was introduced to India shortly after its invention in the mid-19th century. The first recorded photograph in India, a daguerreotype, was taken in 1840. During the British colonial period, photography primarily served as a tool for documenting the landscape, architecture, and people of India. Pioneers like Samuel Bourne and John Edward Saché captured iconic images of Indian landmarks and daily life, while Lala Deen Dayal, one of the first Indian photographers, gained acclaim for his detailed portraits and architectural photography.

As the 20th century dawned, Indian photographers began to emerge, bringing a native perspective to the art form. Raja Deen Dayal continued to build on his earlier success, becoming a court photographer for the Nizam of Hyderabad. Meanwhile, studio photography gained popularity, with portrait studios opening in major cities, catering to the Indian elite who sought to immortalize their status and family heritage through photography. This era also saw the rise of illustrated journals and magazines that used photographs to reach a wider audience.

Post-independence, Indian photography underwent significant transformation. The newly independent nation experienced rapid social and political changes, which photographers keenly documented. Henri Cartier-Bresson's work during the independence and partition period remains iconic. Indian photojournalists like Sunil Janah and Homai Vyarawalla captured the essence of the nation's struggles and triumphs. Their work provided a visual narrative of India's journey from a British colony to a sovereign state.

The latter half of the 20th century saw Indian photographers gaining international recognition. Raghu Rai emerged as a leading figure with his powerful photojournalism, capturing the diverse facets of Indian life. The period also marked a shift towards more artistic and experimental photography. Photographers like Raghubir Singh and Dayanita Singh brought innovative approaches, blending traditional themes with contemporary techniques. This era laid the groundwork for a more diversified photographic practice in India.

With the advent of the 21st century and the digital revolution, photography in India became more accessible and democratized. Digital cameras and smartphones enabled a broader spectrum of people to engage with photography. Social media platforms like Instagram provided a global stage for Indian photographers to showcase their work. Contemporary photographers such as Sohrab Hura, Bharat Sikka, and Vicky Roy are now pushing the boundaries of the medium, exploring new narratives and challenging traditional perspectives. Today, Indian photography is a dynamic and evolving field, reflecting the country's rich cultural tapestry and rapid modernization.

The 14th edition of the Carmignac Photojournalism Award is dedicated to the condition of women and girls in Afghanistan following the return of the Taliban to power in August 2021. The Award was granted to the reporting project proposed by the duo of Canadian-Iranian photojournalist Kiana Hayeri and French researcher Mélissa Cornet, which was produced over a six-month period with the support of the Fondation Carmignac.

Join the Colors Photography Contest and showcase your best color photography! Compete for $1,000 in prizes, global exposure, and publication in AAP Magazine Vol.42. Open to all photographers—submit your vibrant portfolios now for a chance to gain international recognition and be featured in our prestigious Winners Gallery.

Nanda Hagenaars approaches photography with a poetic and emotionally rich sensibility, creating images that reflect her intuitive connection to the world. Fascinated by the relationship between time and timelessness, she often works in black and white, a medium that aligns with her creative vision. We discovered her beautiful work through her submission to AAP Magazine Portrait, and we were captivated by her series Perspective. We asked her a few questions about her life and work.

'Glendalis' is a vivid narrative centered around the youngest daughter of a family, revealing intimate and universal human experiences and a poignant glimpse into the vibrant life of a lower-middle-class family, showcasing resilience, love, and the universal human experience. The photographs resonate deeply, portraying the spirit of Glendalis as she grows from a fierce child into a determined young woman.

We continue to discover incredible work from photographers that live and travel all around the world. Here is a selection of some incredible images of rising star photographers for this month of August 2024 you can get some creative inspiration from. We hope you enjoy this collection. Thank you for allowing us to discover so many incredible images each month through our different call for entries or spontaneous portfolio submissions.

Lisa McCord is a fine art and documentary photographer whose work deeply reflects her roots in the Arkansas Delta. Known for her evocative explorations of storytelling, memory, and time, McCord draws inspiration from her family’s cotton farm in her series Rotan Switch, which won a solo exhibition and has now been published as a book by Kehrer Verlag. We asked her a few questions about her life and wor

Lost America examines a quiet stillness in a forgotten landscape that is, in a sense, ‘on pause’. Backwater towns and rural corners are juxtaposed with the ambiguity of detached suburbia. Places appear frozen in time, their inhabitants absent or long since departed. Ardently stagnant in appearance, the spaces yearn to instil a melancholic feeling of familiarity. One might not notice the scenes when viewed within the vast stretch of America’s panorama. Yet, framed as a vignette, each could appear to echo a moment of mournful reverie and reflective contemplation.

Throughout the evolution of photography, photo books have often been undervalued. Despite this, for numerous photographers, a photo book remains one of the most vital means to showcase their work and convey their vision to a broader audience.

Initially, early photo books aimed to highlight the work of specific photographers or demonstrate new photographic techniques. However, over time, they have evolved to establish the concept that a series of images can create a compelling narrative.

We've curated a list of some of the finest photo books by renowned photographers who have profoundly influenced the medium of photography, both in terms of its expressive potential and its storytelling capabilities. These remarkable books offer invaluable insights and lessons, making them essential reads for anyone interested in photography.

In the 21st century, with the ubiquity of digital imaging, the omnipresence of the internet as a means of exchange, and the rise of artificial intelligence, we face a new era where the camera is now an active participant in the role of seeing. Imagery and photography are being significantly used to control our lives. Yet, this massive ideological paradigm shift in image-making and interpretation remains invisible to most.