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British photographer Tariq Zaidi presents a fashion subculture of Kinshasa & Brazzaville: La Sape, Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes. Its followers are known as ''Sapeurs'' (''Sapeuses'' for women). Most have ordinary day jobs as taxi-drivers, tailors and gardeners, but as soon as they clock off they transform themselves into debonair dandies. Sashaying through the streets they are treated like rock stars - turning heads, bringing ''joie de vivre'' to their communities and defying their circumstances.

The small coastal village of Torekov, Sweden, is known for both its local pier, ''Morgonbryggan'', and for the associated daily ritual of a morning dip in the sea. Locals and summer guests are avid disciples of this sacred ritual which can be both solitary and social. There are unwritten codes of behavior related with this activity, including the most visually obvious, the selection of one''s bathrobe. Through the slow and repetitive process of working with a large format film camera, the photographer Peggy Anderson has gained insight into this community, her native country and her own place within it.

An exploration of the complex interplay between mental health and artistic expression. In Why am I Sad? Dana Stirling embarks on an exploration of the complex interplay between mental health and artistic expression. "Growing up I spent most of my time in my room, wherein loneliness pervaded both within and beyond its walls. Family failed to provide solace; instead, it became a source of stress, anxiety, and a prevailing sadness. Often unspoken in my family, my mother's battle with clinical depression cast a shadow that took years to fully comprehend." Through navigating her own emotions, the project assumes a broader cultural significance, transcending personal narratives to engage with universal discourse on mental health. The visual diary created through photography becomes a testament to the transformative power of art, revealing layers of vulnerability, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. It underscores the importance of acknowledging mental health challenges within social contexts and highlights the role of artistic expression as a vehicle for healing and understanding.

casinoland - tired of winning is the fourth book by photographer and filmmaker Michael Rababy. Documenting casino culture for over 30 years, Rababy reveals an unguarded glimpse through his irreverant and humourous visual style.

The San Francisco Bay's salt ponds: A poweful photo story of nature's ability to regenerate and renewSalt of the Earth is a striking monograph, which skillfully captures humanity's impact on the environment. From ground-level perspectives to aerial shots, Barbara Boissevain's unique compositions of industrial salt ponds, accentuate the surreal qualities of landscapes altered by human activity. The artist's intention extends beyond crafting captivating visuals; her work seeks to raise awareness of pressing environmental concerns and inspire engagement in conservation- related activism. Boissevain's photographs of otherworldly landscapes compel us to reflect on the delicate balance between creation and devastation. Her powerful imagery challenges viewers to reassess their role in shaping Earth's future, ultimately urging us to confront the consequences of our actions and actively participate in preserving the environment for generations to come.

Oceano, California - A place of history and controversyThese are the dunes of Edward Weston's iconic photos; of Cecil B. DeMille's 1923 buried movie set for The Ten Commandments; of the Dunites - the artists, poets, nudists, and mystics who lived in dune shacks from the 1920s to the 40s - hosts to Weston during shooting trips; and most fundamentally, of the native Chumash. These dunes now host a landscape of ATVs, inciting a decade-long legal battle with nearby residents over air quality. Lana Z Caplan attended Air Pollution Control District hearings, met with historians, scoured archives, and collaborated with yak titʸu titʸu yak tilhini Northern Chumash tribal leadership to excavate these histories in images. Ultimately, Oceano questions the legacies of colonization, photographic history, utopian ideology, and the future for the politically charged and environmentally threatened Oceano Dunes, a large State Park in southern San Luis Obispo County in the Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes complex.

Was, wenn es bei Fotografie mehr um Zuhören als um Sehen ginge? Die Fotoarbeit "Come Get Your Honey" nutzt diese Frage als eine Art Kompass beim Erzählen der Geschichten von trans* und queeren Geflüchteten in Berlin. Gleichzeitig ist sie der Weg des Fotografen, durch Verletzlichkeit, Freundschaft und Freude mit ihnen Beziehungen auf Augenhöhe einzugehen. Samet Durgun will sie als komplexe menschliche Wesen zeigen, die ihre neue Heimat in einem fremden Land und trotz eines extrem aufgeheizten politischen Klimas suchen. Andere Berichte über LGBTQIA+ und geflüchtete Menschen reduzieren diese häufig auf ihr Leid, indem sie ihre Körper mit dem Blick von Außen geradezu sezieren oder ihren Daseinskampf romantisieren.Samet Durgun (*1988) lebt in Berlin. Er ist Deutscher mit türkischem Migrationshintergrund und abchasischen Wurzeln. Er hat einen BA der Bogazici Universität, Türkei.