Photography

March 1, 2020

Interview: Woman Spends Months in Siberia Documenting Lives of Nomadic Reindeer Herders

Documentary photographer Alegra Ally has dedicated her life to telling the stories of indigenous people around the world. Since she was a teenager, she has spent time with remote tribes in Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Namibia, and now Siberia. Thanks to a successful fundraising campaign on Kickstarter, Ally was able to journey to the Yamal Peninsula and join a family of nomadic reindeer herders as they made their annual winter migration.

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February 20, 2020

Incredible Iridescent Clouds Look Like Soap Bubbles Over Siberia’s Highest Mountain

Russian photographer Svetlana Kazina has a deep love of nature. So much so that, over twenty years ago, she quit her job in the city and moved her family to a hut in a mountain village near the border of Kazakhstan. It's here that she has been able to hone her craft and spend time surrounded by the awe-inspiring environment. One of her favorite locations to photograph is Siberia's highest peak, Belukha Mountain.

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February 16, 2020

Incredible Photos Show the Scars That War Left Behind on Beirut’s Architecture

Photographer James Kerwin has spent the past six years capturing the spirit of abandoned buildings by focusing on their rich colors and architectural lines. One of his most recent trips brought him to Beirut, where he attempted to tell the complicated tale of Lebanon's history through what has been lost. The scars worn on Beirut's ornate buildings are the wounds of different wars, which have raged throughout the city's history.

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February 12, 2020

Artist Gives New Life to Old Forgotten Photographs With Colorful Hand Embroidery

More and more, contemporary embroiderers are pushing the boundaries of the age-old craft to produce unique hand-stitched pieces. Such is the case for calligrapher and fiber artist Han Cao, who combines her chromatic embroidery with found vintage photographs in her series Forgotten Photos. Although based in Palm Springs, Cao collects black and white and sepia-toned pictures from estate sales, antique stores, and flea markets from around the world.

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