Photojournalism

February 15, 2013

An Intimate Look at Impoverished Homes Around the World

Macedonia Renowned photographer Steve McCurry takes us on an insightful journey, sharing the varied definitions of “home” from around the world in his series titled Where We Live. The world-traveling photojournalist focuses primarily on the most impoverished and grief-stricken areas where people have made their humble abodes a home.

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November 12, 2012

Portraits of Soldiers Before, During, and After War

Photographer Lalage Snow, who is currently based in Kabul, Afghanistan, embarked on an 8-month-long project titled We Are The Not Dead featuring portraits of British soldiers before, during, and after their deployment in Afghanistan. Similar to Claire Felicie's series of monochromatic triptychs, Snow captures the innocent expressions of these men transformed into gaunt, sullen faces in less than a year.

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April 24, 2012

Documenting China’s Exotic Fast Food Culture

Ask anyone who's been to Asia and they'll tell you that the food is vastly different than that of the West. Take for instance Anja Hitzenberger. During a two month residency in the fall of 2011, Anja documented a temporary food court set up inside Beijing's Olympic Park.

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September 9, 2011

South African Gang Members Released Back into Society

What will years, if not decades, in a South African prison affect how you look? British-born photographer Araminta de Clermont gives us that answer with this riveting photojournalistic series of South African gang members as they are released back into society. Although tattooing is strictly prohibited and severely penalized in the South African prison system, it remains a common practice. Because demand is so high, equipment is sourced or made against all odds.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.