Culture Series

Oliviero Toscani, renowned photographer and provocateur, dies at 82

During a 60-year career, Oliviero Toscani worked for major global magazines and was renowned for his vibrant, provocative portraits and advertising campaigns which addressed issues such as the environment, migration and racism.

13 January 2025

Culture Series

Sujata Setia: Meet the artist breaking silence on domestic abuse

Sujata Setia’s 'A Thousand Cuts' is a powerful and deeply personal artistic project that explores the hidden realities of domestic abuse within South Asian communities in the UK.

7 January 2025

Scenes

Watch: The wildlife photographer capturing Qatar's hidden animal kingdom

In partnership with Media City

Hamad Al-Khulaifi, a former wildlife hunter, is dedicated to protecting and raising awareness for Qatar's unique biodiversity.

23 December 2024

Culture Series

Italian iconic fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri dies aged 89

In this special edition of European Lens we revisit the work of the late Gian Paolo Barbieri, the famed Italian photographer whose portraits captured the soul and essence of fashion in the 60s and far beyond.

19 December 2024

Culture Series

'Istanbul Awakens' in new retrospective exhibition of Ara Güler

'Istanbul Awakens' exhibition records the transformation of Istanbul from night to day, and day to night through hailed photojournalist Ara Güler's lense.

19 December 2024

Nature

A stuck squirrel and 9 other animal photos to give you a giggle

The competition hopes to use humour and exceptional photography to promote conservation.

12 December 2024

Art

New portraits of Spanish royals by Annie Leibovitz unveiled

Two new portraits of the King and Queen of Spain by Annie Leibovitz have been unveiled at the country’s national bank.

27 November 2024

Culture news

British artist wants to reunite with teenagers she photographed in 80s

A photographer is trying to track down what happened to a group of teenagers she captured in the 80s.

19 November 2024

Art

Phillip Toledano uses AI to reimagine Robert Capa's lost D-Day photos

In his latest project, Phillip Toledano uses AI to reimagine Robert Capa's lost D-Day images, challenging our understanding of truth and memory in an age where reality can be reshaped.

9 November 2024

Cult

Saatchi Gallery spotlights black life, climate change, and community in three powerful exhibitions

In this episode of Cult, we dive into Saatchi Gallery's winter exhibitions, where black life, environmental fragility, and community spirit are celebrated through thought-provoking photography.

8 November 2024

Art

Photography exhibition shines a light on Black life around the world

A new exhibition puts one of the most comprehensive collections of Black photography on show in London.

5 November 2024

Culture Series

Magnum's Cristina de Middel says AI is real danger to photojournalism

In this special edition of European Lens we talk to Spanish visual storyteller and artist Cristina de Middel who presides over the Magnum Photo Agency, the legendary collective set up in 1947 after the Second World War.

3 November 2024

Culture news

Budapest photo exhibition examines Arctic climate change explorers

Climate change is often associated with numbers and scientific reports, but through her photos, Esther Horvath wants to portray the humans who are collecting the data in Arctic expeditions.

25 October 2024

Culture news

Why Taylor Swift might upset the publishing industry

While Björk and Colin Greenwood’s books are being released through traditional publishers and an arts design firm, Taylor Swift’s decision to publish through her own imprint has larger implications for the publishing industry.

20 October 2024

Culture Series

In pictures: Late UK photographer Paul Lowe's historical shots

With the news of Paul Lowe's sudden passing, we look back at some of the most important shots of his career.

19 October 2024

Culture Series

Stefano De Luigi on capturing Italy’s media manipulation era

Through his project "TELEVISIVA", Stefano De Luigi aims to expose the cultural decline and media manipulation that defined Italy during Silvio Berlusconi's political rise.

11 October 2024

Nature

Tadpoles beat post-coital lions to win wildlife photo of the year

Now in its 60th year, the Natural History Museum's competition is shining a spotlight on species that are often overlooked.

9 October 2024

Culture Series

Pari Dukovic’s photography exhibition debuts in Istanbul

Award-winning photographer Pari Dukovic's exhibition "From Istanbul to New York: A Photographer's Journey" showcases his dynamic portraits and personal artistic evolution.

27 September 2024

Art

Check out these winning images from Bird Photographer of the Year 2024

Canadian photographer Patricia Homonylo was crowned Bird Photographer of the Year, while 14-year-old Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco took home the Young Bird Photographer of the Year prize.

24 September 2024

Culture news

Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition to open in London

The collection of photographs by Jonathan Rach hits London next month. ‘The Downward Spiral Exhibition’ coincides with the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails' second album 'The Downward Spiral', and features "unseen" images from NIN's 1994-1996 'Self Destruct' tour.

18 September 2024