The 80s: Photographing Britain

A landmark survey which considers the decade as a pivotal moment for the medium of photography.

War and Peace Connections

Danila Tkachenko

By juxtaposing the architectural buildings, Russian photographer Danila Tkachenko shows the invisible connection between the European spectators and the Ukrainian victims.

Instant photography storytellers with Polaroid X Magnum

Polaroid and Magnum reveal the work of 10 emerging artists selected through their joint Open Call.

August Sander: People of the 20th Century

August Sander

Galerie Julian Sander at Paris Photo, Booth A24

Unveiled the winners of the 15th edition of URBAN Photo Awards 2024

URBAN Photo Awards 2024 Winners

Bangladeshi photographer Sanchayan Chowdhury with the shot “Eid Journey” is the Photographer of the Year URBAN Photo Awards 2024.

Time by the Sea

Ole Brodersen

Time by the Sea is a project by Ole Brodersen delving into the cultural identity and history of Lyngør, known as Europe's Best-Preserved Village.

At Home

Gary Williams

Inspired by a portrait I made of opera singer Susan Daniel, the At Home series documents interesting people in the privacy of their homes.

Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos

Abi Morocco Photos

Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos, capturing the rich style and joyous spirit of Lagos in the 1970s.

JH Engström: The Workshops

Workshops by JH Engström

Exodus

Florence Cuschieri

Carried by a personal reflection on the exiled past of my ancestors, each of my projects is a quest, a search for identity in its own right. I explore through my artistic practice the notions of identity, questions the notions of habitat, exile, memory.

Hydroessa

Anargyros Drolapas

Hydroessa is the ancient name of Tinos, a Greek island located in the Aegean Sea that is famous for its natural, geological environment and its strong theological traditions.

Disturbing The Spirits

Ellen Jantzen

In the series Disturbing the Spirits, I am using imagery to convey my feelings about the state of nature, the nature of trees, and how to express their connection to the past, present and future. By obscuring a portion of the image through a veil, I strive to heighten the remaining reality through discovery and reflection. Can artists heal nature as human actions impact the natural environment? Can artists heal nature? Does art bring special powers to the table? If so, what are they? What is art? What is nature? What needs healing? What arrogance! The series Disturbing the Spirits deals with reality and time and my growing attachment to the healing powers of the natural environment.

Cadenza

Jennifer Maiotti

Cadenza is an ongoing series exploring self-portraiture and performance. In the silence of our personal walls, there is space for an improvised passage or cadenza. Often long and difficult, the cadenza is a solo act usually near the end of the first or final movement. Unrestrained and expressive the soloist can indulge in displays of virtuosity that at times have little to do with the music preceding it. Finding escape in the freedom of the cadenza, the self, as a solitary performer, leans on innovation and imagination. The term 'cadenza' appeared shortly before 1500 as a synonym for the Latin' clausula', meaning conclusion. The Latin word 'cadentia' later came into use. Both terms come from cadere ('to fall') and refer to a descending melodic line before a section's final note.

Alétheia

Roberto Valentino

Alétheia signifies truth, but while truth or veritas forces the correspondence between recognizable notions, alétheia, on the other hand, unhides. What is hidden becomes evident to itself, and therefore becomes intelligible. Walk consciously in your dreams, following the path of imagination and photographing the contradiction. The dream creates images; hence it is difficult to translate them into a logical language. Therefore, there is the need (inherent in this project) to transfigure reality without denying it, opting for unusual combinations or unreal deformations. Things and people unite in strange spaces to obtain a unique sensation, generating an unexpected vision that surprises us with absurdity and contradicts our certainties. To destabilize everything, create a new unknown, extravagant world, a fusion of reality and dreams, fears and certainties, fascinating wishes and frustrations.

The Strandline

Rachel Rimell

‍The Strandline is a personal exploration of my sense of self and emotional connection with the sea. It examines the mark left by the sea on the human condition and personal identity. Connection to the sea has been part of my identity from a young age - large family gatherings on the Northumberland coast where my mam and her sisters used to holiday with my grandparents who in turn had holidayed there themselves as children were a regular feature of my childhood. The British coastline is stamped on my sense of self and my association with the call of the wild. Questioning perceptions, memories, associations and experiences of the sea, The Strandline explores the thresholds and liminal states of littoral space along and between land and water, sea and sky, memory and experience. Drawing on the cultural, nostalgic and experiential connections with the sea and how these impact our sensory and cognitive responses, the project examines how memories shift and fade, transfer and - sometimes falsely - embed associations in our psyche.

Lens Based Art

Issue nr. 5 2021

In this issue #5, Artdoc brings the photographer as the lens-based artist, who shows us the reality we tend to overlook. Michele Borzoni photographs the often hidden places where people work. Peter Bialobrzeski showed the chaos in the outskirts of Mumbai. Dario Mitidieri photographed Syrian families in an open-air studio. Chloe Sells constructs landscapes with layers of textures and colours to express her experience of nature. And the exhibition Lens Based Art shows the work of experimental photographers.

Invisible Realities

Issue nr. 4 2021

In Artdoc Issue #4 2021we bring photographers who investigate our complex reality. French photographer Mathieu Asselin said this about his documentary project Monsanto: a photographic investigation: “You can have your own truth, but you cannot have your own facts.” Indian photographer Alakananda Nag delved into her city’s history, concluding that the Armenians could be the founding fathers of Calcutta. French photographer Florian Ruiz distorted his images as a metaphor for the environmental distortion of the radioactive sites in China. The Artdoc exhibition Documentary Stories shows different photographers who all engage in new ways of visual storytelling. In his essay, Koray Değirmenci discusses the validity of the manipulated digital image. We should read modern multi-layered photographs as metaphors of invisible realities.

Where is Paradise?

Issue nr. 3 2021

In many parts of the world, humans are looking for a better life in political freedom, social justice, and happiness. In Artdoc Issue #3-2021, we bring stories of defectors, refugees and survivors. Tim Franco photographed North Korean defectors in Seoul. Charlotte Schmitz took images of refugees arriving at the Greek islands. In Peru, Max Cabello Orcasitas captured the grief of the survivors of the battles between the government and the Shining Path. Sébastien Cuvelier searched for Paradise in Iran and found walled gardens. Finally, Simon Norfolk photographed the struggle against global warming in the Swiss glaciers.

Art and Documentary

Issue nr. 2 2021

Is documentary photography art? In Artdoc Issue #2-2021, we bring artistic approaches to documentary photography. First, Cuban photographer, Ricardo Miguel Hernández, shows that national identity is a construction of collected memories. Next, Chris Dorley-Brown digitally blended many shots of East London corners into realistic and natural photographs. Romanian photographer Roxana Savin staged her pictures of the monotonous life in a gated residence. Argentinian photographer Guillermo Srodek-Hart photographed the many old rural bars and shops in his country. Finally, Russian photojournalist Valery Melnikov documented the last Armenian inhabitants of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh.

Empty Metropolis

Issue nr. 1 2021

Artdoc Photo Magazine issue #1 2021 is dedicated to the city and all its manifold manifestations. Modern cities are full of signs, and sensitive photographers are dealing with these signs in their images. Due to the pandemic, cities became desolated during the many lockdowns and, therefore, even more enigmatic. Read and see our city special.

Documentary Storytelling

Issue nr. 6 2020

Photography is increasingly seen as a form of visual storytelling, whether it is the photographer's personal story, told in metaphors and symbols, or a story about the social and political world told through the lives of people in the remotest corners of the world. This issue of Artdoc brings famous, seasoned and award-winning storytellers who all made documentary stories about our dire world. We feature Alec Soth, Bryan Schutmaat, Yann Mingard, Federico Borella, and Martin Thaulow.

What is Art Photography

E-Guide on understanding photography as an art medium

Art photography is a compelling blend of creativity and visual storytelling, transcending traditional photography to stir the imagination and evoke emotions. It goes beyond capturing moments, using images to communicate ideas, provoke thought, and establish a deep connection with viewers. This guide explores the essence of art photography, revealing its role as a window into human experience and a reflection of societal issues. You’ll discover its power as a communication tool and its ability to merge art with documentary photography. Dive in to understand this expressive art form and unleash your creative potential through the lens.

How to read images

Learn how to read photographs as a visual language

We have to understand photography as a language. A photograph is an image in which various signs are embedded, just like texts have words. Words form a sentence, and the sentences together tell a story. We can read pictures the way we can read a book. We can search in the photograph and look for the meaning. But in a picture, there are no words and sentences. We have to grasp meaning from the totality of the image, in which every detail plays a part. In this guide, you will learn how to read images and the way the photographer produces meaning in photographs.

How to create a photo project

Create a meaningful story as a photo project

A photo project is more than just a collection of images—it's a unique narrative told through a harmonious blend of style, emotion, message, subject, and technique. Each photograph within the series works together to convey a compelling story. By approaching your photo series with the same care and intention as you would a written story, you can create a powerful visual narrative. Unlock the secrets to creating captivating photo projects with our comprehensive guide. Start creating your unique photo project today. In this guide, you will learn to develop a distinctive and personal visual language that sets your work apart. Learn how to select and refine subjects that form the foundation of your photo projects, and you will master the art of constructing a cohesive and compelling photo series that tells a powerful story.

How to get into a gallery

Essential tips for photographers: How to Get Your Work into a Gallery

Securing a spot in a gallery is a highly sought-after accomplishment for many photographers in the ever-evolving art world. The significance of such an achievement is not limited to the mere display of artwork but extends to the attainment of recognition. Recognition in the art world is crucial as it validates an artist's work, increases their reputation, and opens doors to new opportunities. This guide delves into the nuanced art of gallery representation, offering practical and actionable advice to art photographers on gaining their audience's attention and admiration, thereby increasing their chances of recognition.

Colours of Life

Artdoc Group Exhibition

Artdoc presents the creative submissions we have received for our Colours of life exhibition. The colours of life express emotions and symbolically contain various meanings.

Image and Identity

Artdoc Group Exhibition

In the Image and Identity exhibition, we collected photographic artworks that show, with humour and depth, with abundant creativity and investigative honesty, the many different identities we have that are all ultimately connected as the global human identity.

Art Photography

Artdoc Group Exhibition

Artdoc is proud to present the many creative submissions we have received for this Art Photography exhibition. Photographers from many countries of the world, like Germany, the USA, Italy, Sweden, Slovenia, and Algeria, show that the art of photography is, in fact, the art of seeing.

War and Peace

Artdoc Group Exhibition

For this special exhibition, War & Peace, dedicated to Ukraine, we selected documentary and staged photos with a wide variety of creative expression, ranging from a neglected war monument in Belarus to an old granny in Kyiv and from broken windows to constructed flowers, as signs of hope for peace. 

Light in Darkness

Artdoc Group Exhibition

We, humans, yearn for light, physical as well as spiritual. And in our time of turmoil and aggression, we long for a political brightness as well, free from destruction and suffering. In our exhibition, Light in Darkness, different photographers shine their photographic light on the dark world as solace and an antidote for insecurities during these dire times.

Lens Based Art

Artdoc Group Exhibition

In this exhibition, creative photographers show their stories and visions with photography as contemporary lens-based art.

Hold Still

Hold Still

In this extraordinary memoir, the acclaimed American photographer Sally Mann blends narrative and image to explore the forces that shaped her work

Spina Americana

Richard Sharum

Tarrafal

João Pina

João Pina draws upon his family history to tell the story of the Portuguese concentration camp at Tarrafal, Cape Verde which operated between 1936 and 1974

Daydream in Memories of Youth

Stephanie Duprie Routh

Stephanie Duprie Routh's latest monograph, Daydream in Memories of Youth, is a visual diary.

The Hands of My Friends

Regina DeLuise

The Hands of My Friends is the first monograph by photographer Regina DeLuise. Drawn to the ineffable and the curious nature of the real, DeLuise works with a large-format 8x10 camera and the Platinum/Palladium printing process.

FRG

Georg Kussmann

Kussmann made these photographs by exploring his home country on foot, sleeping on the streets and often propelled to keep moving by fear as much as curiosity.

Fo­to­stif­tung Schweiz

Switzerland

Founded in 1971, Fotostiftung Schweiz is a private non-profit foundation, devoted to preserving, researching and conveying photographic works.

Foto Colectania

Spain

STANLEY/BARKER

UK

Each book that STANLEY/BARKER publishes is produced with the utmost care.

Dewi Lewis Publishing

England

Dewi Lewis Publishing is best known as a photobook publisher

PHOTOFAIRS New York

USA

Impressions Gallery

United Kingdom