Culture news WWII photo archive reveals Nazi execution of 200 prisoners in Athens The Greek Culture Ministry purchased the archive after a private collector attempted to sell the material online. Athens has now announced plans to digitise the photographs and study them as part of the historical record of the Nazi occupation. 07/03/2026
Art French artist JR reveals plans to turn Pont Neuf bridge into a 'cave' French artist JR will transform Paris’ famous Pont Neuf bridge into a walk-through “cave” with sound and augmented reality in a tribute to artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. 24/02/2026
Art Check out the winners from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 The Sony World Photography Awards have announced the winners of this year's Open competition which recognises the best single image taken across ten categories ranging from architecture, lifestyle, wildlife and travel. 17/02/2026
Culture Series Art resistance: Iranian photographer Ayna Moazzen explores identity Iranian contemporary artist Ayna Moazzen, lives between Italy, Azerbaijan and Gulf countries and seeks to turn her transnational experience into a form of cultural dialogue and resistance. 28/01/2026
Moments Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 winners revealed After more than 20,000 entries, a panel of international experts has selected the best images in the world of travel photography over the past 12 months. 27/01/2026
Culture news Bardot in pictures: From screen goddess to animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, whose image defined an era of cinema and style, has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy captured in some of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century. 28/12/2025
Culture Series The art of AI photography: Rankin and Phillip Toledano face off Artistic Impressions is our new forum for artists to openly discuss what's on their minds. Photographers Rankin and Phillip Toledano, recently sat down to talk about the impact of AI on their art and its broader implications. 23/12/2025
Green News How the galaxy frog’s striking appearance became its biggest threat Scientists warn that the desire to photograph the rare galaxy frogs could be behind their mysterious disappearance. 20/12/2025
Culture Series Remembering Martin Parr: Britain's 'national photographer' Tributes have been paid to the great British photographer Martin Parr who died last weekend aged 73. Famous for his often humorous takes on everyday life, in this special edition of European Lens, Damiani Books CEO Silvia Pesci looks back at their partnership and his unique way of capturing culture. 14/12/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Stunning wildlife photography, dystopian game shows and scandalous divorce lawyers - here's what cultural highlights to look out for this week. 10/11/2025
Art 12 Magnum photographers get 'up close and personal' in Berlin expo The Magnum photo agency is showing exclusively the work of 12 women photographers at C/O Berlin's Amerika Haus which asks visitors to decide if the artists are "close enough". 09/11/2025
Art Saatchi Gallery celebrates 40 years of contemporary experimentation From a monumental Jenny Saville painting to Richard Wilson’s iconic mirrored oil installation, the Saatchi Gallery's latest show is celebration of its legacy, experimentation and the future of art. 05/11/2025
Art Four artists shortlisted for the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Prize Jane Evelyn Atwood, Weronika Gęsicka, Amak Mahmoodian and Rene Matić have been shortlisted for the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize. 02/11/2025
Art Check out 2025’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning shots The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year for 2025 has been announced. Here are some of our favourites from this year’s winning shots. 15/10/2025
Culture news War and Chopin: Behind the photographic lens with Wojciech Grzędziński For two decades now, a certain important pretext has drawn photojournalist Wojciech Grzędziński away from the front line and traditionally leads him to Warsaw - the Chopin International Piano Competition. But what does Chopin have to do with war and conflict? 14/10/2025
Culture Series New photography show uncovers the secrets of Soviet criminal tattoos Through black-and-white portraits, Belgian artist and filmmaker Nicolas Wieërs reveals the faces and tattoos of men whose bodies became coded maps of rank and defiance within the gulag system. 10/10/2025