Marka27 Superimposes Pop Culture, Graffiti, and Political Critique in Urgent Portraits — Colossal
Animated characters, patterned textiles, logos from iconic fashion labels, graffiti, and more coalesce in the vibrant portraits of…
Lush Foliage Permeates Xanthe Burdett’s Delicate Portraiture — Colossal
For Xanthe Burdett, the boundary between humans and nature is thin, malleable, and always in flux. The Devon-born,…
Four Shortlisted Artists Stand to Win the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 — Colossal
From nearly 4,000 entries submitted by 1,338 photographers around the world, a striking selection has been shortlisted for…
A New Book Celebrates More Than 250 Trailblazing Women Photographers Across 200 Years — Colossal
In the introduction of a new book titled Great Women Photographers, Fiona Rogers writes, “If ‘greatness’ has long…
Suzanne Jongmans Recycles Everyday Materials for Elegant Renaissance-Style Portraits — Colossal
From materials we normally discard like padded packaging or the mesh sleeves that protect fruit from bruising, Suzanne…
Atmospheric Scenes and Layered Interpretations Top the 2026 Hasselblad Masters Contest — Colossal
In Pioche, Nevada, a movie theater built in 1937 stands in tribute to the immense changes in technology…
5 Powerful Photos Show Scientists at Work in the Sea, Sky, and Lab
Nature‘s 2026 Scientist At Work photography competition features five of the best photos that scientists captured around the…
‘Women in Trees’ Celebrates a Quirky Collection of Anonymous Snapshots — Colossal
All images courtesy of Hatje Cantz, shared with permission June 11, 2026 BooksHistoryPhotography Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark…
freddie yauner’s mirrored masks turn the selfie toward the world
what I’m looking at: freddie yauner faces the world Across farms, wooded paths, and London streets, Freddie…
Baumgartner Restoration Painstakingly Brings a Neglected Portrait Back to Life — Colossal
“Paintings arrive at the studio in all states of disrepair,” shares art conservator Julian Baumgartner, who receives artworks…
What Really Happens Inside a BAFTA Awards Portrait Studio?
Few photographers ever get to work inside the portrait room of a major awards ceremony. Most will only…
Habib Hajallie’s Meticulous Ballpoint Pen Drawings Examine the Depths of Emotion — Colossal
In ballpoint pen on found fragments of philosophical and historical texts, Habib Hajallie delves into the emotional realm…