Category: Press Release

Announcement, Photo Book, Press Release

Emily Nkanga’s Unyọñ Ufọk: Documenting Life and Legacy

Emily Nkanga’s photo book, Unyọñ Ufọk, explores themes of grief, identity, and home through analog photography in her hometown of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. Triggered by her father’s death, the project highlights local life, cultural traditions, and personal reflections, capturing the community’s resilience and connection to music and sports while fostering a dialogue on belonging. Continue reading Emily Nkanga’s Unyọñ Ufọk: Documenting Life and Legacy

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Announcement, event, Press Release

Albumen Gallery: Showcasing Psychological Landscapes in Photography

Albumen Gallery will feature award-winning artists Kristoffer Axén, Alireza Movahedi, and Mari Amman at Photo London Fair, highlighting their emotive works exploring psychological landscapes. Additionally, The Phair will showcase photographers Peter Cook and Mathieu Chaze, emphasizing contrasting photographic styles. Continue reading Albumen Gallery: Showcasing Psychological Landscapes in Photography

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City of Angels: Celebrating L.A. Style and Culture

Jasmine Benjamin’s upcoming book, “City of Angels: A Book About L.A. Style,” set for Spring 2025, features over 120 portraits of Los Angeles creatives in their neighborhoods. It uniquely captures L.A.’s cultural identity, showcasing diverse styles and influences, underpinned by Benjamin’s rich background in fashion and collaborations with renowned artists. Continue reading City of Angels: Celebrating L.A. Style and Culture

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Exploring Patrick Dougherty’s Art Through James Florio’s Lens

Patrick Dougherty, a renowned sculptor, utilizes sticks to create structures that resonate with their surroundings, while photographer James Florio captures this art and the landscape. Their collaborative book, Sticks, showcases sixteen projects through Florio’s striking photography and explores the relationship between sculpture and photography. Continue reading Exploring Patrick Dougherty’s Art Through James Florio’s Lens

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Announcement, Exhibition, Press Release

2025 World Press Photo Contest Winners

World Press Photo has announced the winners of the 2025 contest, highlighting significant photojournalism from 2024. This year sees an increase to 42 winners, featuring diverse themes like politics, migration, and climate crisis. The awarded works will be exhibited globally, emphasizing the role of photography in understanding urgent global issues. Continue reading 2025 World Press Photo Contest Winners

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Announcement, Press Release

Tristan Duke’s Glacial Optics: Art Meets Climate Science

Using camera lenses made of Arctic ice, Tristan Duke’s ongoing, experimental photographic project, Glacial Optics, explores our current moment of climate crisis. This volume includes essays by Lucy R. Lippard, Mark Cheetham, William L. Fox, and Brandee Caoba, with a foreword from Michael Govan, as well as the artist’s field notes and research chronicling the unlikely history of ice lenses. Continue reading Tristan Duke’s Glacial Optics: Art Meets Climate Science

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Let Me Sow Love: A Tender Portrait of American Life

Let Me Sow Love by Roger Richardson presents a compassionate portrayal of a struggling American community in Middletown, New York. Through documentary-style photography, Richardson captures themes of love, faith, and uncertainty, offering an intimate reflection of the community’s realities without polemics, ultimately fostering emotional connection and mindfulness during turbulent times. Continue reading Let Me Sow Love: A Tender Portrait of American Life

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The UPTOWN: Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago’s Iconic Theatre

CityFiles Press will publish “The UPTOWN” in August 2025 to commemorate the Chicago Uptown Theatre’s 100th anniversary. This 170-page book highlights its history, architectural beauty, and ongoing restoration efforts, featuring extensive research and contributions from prominent local journalists. Continue reading The UPTOWN: Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago’s Iconic Theatre

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