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
The David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University hosts an exhibition curated by Ronn Brown from February 20 to May 23, 2025, highlighting photographers like Margaret Bourke-White and Philippe Halsman. The show seeks to inspire new generations of artists through iconic photographic techniques and features several related public events. Continue reading People and Places 1873–2000: A Selection of Photographs from DOMA’s Collection
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
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
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
Russell Hart’s “As I Found It. My Mother’s House” is a visual narrative portraying the impact of dementia on memory. Through intimate black and white photographs, Hart reflects on his mother’s identity and the significance of personal objects, evoking shared human experiences. Continue reading As I Found It. My Mother’s House by Russell Hart
“WATERWORKS” by Stanley Greenberg is an expanded edition showcasing New York City’s hidden water systems, featuring 362 photographs and detailed maps. It highlights over 400 sites and serves as a field guide for exploring this largely unnoticed infrastructure. Continue reading Waterworks: A Deep Dive into NYC’s Water Supply
Dallas Crow’s “Against Time and Money” is a poignant photo book exploring life’s fleeting nature, emphasizing the value of time over money. It urges reflection on our relationships with these concepts, capturing quiet moments that highlight present living amid distractions in contemporary society. Continue reading Ephemeral Currency: A Review of Dallas Crow’s ‘Against Time and Money’
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
A new book and exhibition titled “Fashion & Interiors: A Gendered Affair” examines the interplay between fashion and interior design through a gender lens, highlighting influences from the Victorian era to contemporary designers, showcased at MoMu—Fashion Museum Antwerp in 2025. Continue reading Fashion & Interiors: Gender Lens on Design Evolution
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