Photography

February 22, 2019

Karl Lagerfeld’s Work as a Photographer Is Being Honored in New Retrospective

With the passing of Karl Lagerfeld, the world has lost an iconic fashion designer and creative genius. Lagerfeld was a true modern Renaissance man, not only acting as the creative director of Chanel for 36 years, but working as a prolific artist and photographer. Lagerfeld took up photography in the 1980s, moving behind the lens to shoot his own fashion campaigns, and he never slowed down.

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February 17, 2019

Interview: Photographer Dedicates His Life to Documenting Global Indigenous Cultures

British photographer Jimmy Nelson translated his upbringing living in Asia, Africa, and South America into a successful career documenting indigenous communities. This curiosity never left him and he channeled his creative energies into artistically photographing the native peoples of every continent. His latest publication, Homage to Humanity, is an interactive look at the people he encounters and the lands he visits.

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February 5, 2019

Photographer Travels Europe to Document the Beauty of Abandoned Buildings

German photographer Michael Schwan passes his time in search of abandoned spaces where he's able to document the slow decay wrought over years of neglect. Traveling across Europe, he visits castles, villas, theaters, hotels, and universities that have been deserted and left behind. The results are a somewhat romantic look at what occurs when humans move forward, leaving their past behind.

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February 2, 2019

Remarkable Photos of One Man’s Journey Across Northern Vietnam

Belgian travel photographer Kevin Faingnaert recently spent time traveling through northern Vietnam, soaking in the atmosphere of this Southeast Asian gem. As the series moves from bustling cities to the lush, green countryside, Faingnaert brings us along for the journey. Faingnaert's skill as a travel photographer shines through in his ability to weave a visual narrative that drifts between Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, and Mu Cang Chai.

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