Holding Space: Kathy Shorr and the Communities Living After Trauma

Kathy Shorr’s SHOT trilogy examines the human aftermath of gun violence in the United States through portraiture grounded in community, healing, and lived experience. Focusing on survivors, families, educators, and neighborhoods shaped by loss, the work shifts attention from isolated events to long-term resilience. Her newest chapter, SHOT: We the Community, expands this narrative while maintaining an unblinking yet compassionate perspective. Built through trust and sustained engagement, Shorr’s project reflects the power of documentary photography to foster recognition and connection. Continue reading Holding Space: Kathy Shorr and the Communities Living After Trauma

HAVANAYORK: A Photographic Dialogue Between Cities

Orestes Gonzalez’s exhibition, HAVANAYORK, at gallery onetwentyeight, showcases his unique street photography that explores the parallel energies of Havana and New York City. Through capturing the essence of urban life and its inhabitants, Gonzalez illustrates a shared humanity that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, reflecting a common “DNA” of both cities. Continue reading HAVANAYORK: A Photographic Dialogue Between Cities

The Persistence of ‘Small Town Inertia’

Jim Mortram’s photography project, Small Town Inertia, captures the lives of marginalized individuals in Dereham, Norfolk, UK. Grounded in a two-decade commitment to his community, Mortram’s work emphasizes listening and intimate storytelling, offering a dignified counter-narrative to the sensationalism of mainstream media portrayals of the working class. Continue reading The Persistence of ‘Small Town Inertia’

Explore Photo-Economics at FotoFocus Symposium 2025

FotoFocus’ Fall 2025 Symposium, titled Photo-Economics, will take place on October 4 at Lightborne Studios. It features discussions on photography’s industrial history and its societal impacts, with noted artists and scholars. Keynotes include Mitch Epstein and Robert Slifkin. The event is free but requires registration. Communication access will be provided. Continue reading Explore Photo-Economics at FotoFocus Symposium 2025

Remembering Mike Howe: A Son’s Visual Tribute

MIKE by Elijah Howe is a poignant exploration of his father Mike Howe’s life through intimate photographs. It chronicles his journey from a heavy metal singer to a devoted father, ultimately delving into the chaos of loss after his death. The narrative emphasizes the enduring impact of memory and absence. Continue reading Remembering Mike Howe: A Son’s Visual Tribute

Jamel Shabazz’s Prospect Park Photography Book Revealed

In Fall 2025, photographer Jamel Shabazz releases “Prospect Park: Photographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025,” reflecting on his connection to Prospect Park, where he began his photography journey after serving in the Army. The book features his portraits and landscapes, capturing the park’s restorative power and communal spirit. Continue reading Jamel Shabazz’s Prospect Park Photography Book Revealed

Exploring David Claerbout’s ‘Birdsong’: A Visual Journey

Birdsong features three video works by David Claerbout, focusing on time and nature’s poetics amidst modern distractions. Accompanied by Stefan Hertmans’ poem, it delves into themes of digitization and ecological rhythms. The publication coincides with Claerbout’s exhibition at Gaasbeek Castle, running from June to November 2025. Continue reading Exploring David Claerbout’s ‘Birdsong’: A Visual Journey

2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View

FotoFocus announces the eighth FotoFocus Biennial, titled “The Long View,” scheduled for October 2026. This month-long event will explore themes of time and perspective in photography, featuring international artists and various programming. It invites proposals related to history, future visions, and technical challenges. Applications for curators and artists opens August 1st. Continue reading 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View

The Butch Manual: The Current Drag and How to Do It

Dark Entries Editions is reissuing Clark Henley’s influential 1982 guide, The Butch Manual: The Current Drag and How to Do It, after 40 years. This instructional book, written in a women’s magazine style, humorously advises gay men on masculinity while reflecting Henley’s significant contributions to queer counterculture and activism before his passing in 1988. Continue reading The Butch Manual: The Current Drag and How to Do It

MELD Issue 73: International Photography Redefined

photoED Magazine releases MELD (Issue #73), its inaugural international edition, celebrating innovative photography that merges traditional and contemporary methods. Highlighting global artists tackling themes like climate change and human rights, the edition emphasizes engagement and reflection in image-making, ultimately conveying messages of optimism and transformation. Available April 1st. Continue reading MELD Issue 73: International Photography Redefined