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Weegee: The Lens Behind New York’s Darkest Hours
In the shadows of 1930s and 1940s New York, where crime and chaos thrived after dark, one man was always first on the scene—capturing...
Ormond Gigli And The 'Girls In The Windows'
In 1960, Ormond Gigli was a freelance photographer working in New York City, with a studio on East 68th Street. Across the street from...
Doctor Fukushi Masaichi And The Art Of Preserving Tattooed Skin
Tattoos have different meanings across cultures, ranging from sacred symbols to marks of rebellion. In Japan, tattoos are part of a...
On the Beat: Jill Freedman’s Unfiltered Portrait of the NYPD (1978–1981)
Between 1978 and 1981, photographer Jill Freedman immersed herself in the daily operations of the New York Police Department (NYPD),...
Erotic Cameos From After The Reign Of Tiberius, Published In The 1770s
In the 1770s, a collection of erotic Roman cameos from after Tiberius’s reign was published, revealing the intimate artistry of the ancient world — and how the 18th century rediscovered its sensual past.
Faces of a Fading Industry: Janine Wiedel’s Vulcan’s Forge and the Decline of the West Midlands
In the late 1970s, American born photographer Janine Wiedel turned her lens to the industrial heartland of England, the West Midlands, a...
Ettore Bugatti: A Life of Art, Engineering, and Unyielding Ambition
Ettore Bugatti’s name is etched into automotive history, not merely for the cars he built but for the way he approached car-making as a...
The Surreal Wonderland: Alice in Wonderland Illustrated by Salvador Dalí
Few literary works have captured the imagination of readers across generations as vividly as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis...
Hitler and Speer’s Vision for Berlin: The Dream of Germania
In the late 1930s, Adolf Hitler and his chief architect, Albert Speer, embarked on an ambitious project to transform Berlin into a...
A Very Decadent Rolling Stones Summer In Villa Nellcôte
Commissioned in 1854 by a businessman named Eugene Thomas, in 1971 Villa Nellcôte, in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte D'Azur was the...
The History of Portmeirion Village: A Dream Realised
Nestled on the coast of Snowdonia in North Wales, Portmeirion is one of the UK's most remarkable and distinctive architectural treasures....
The Discovery of the Lascaux Caves by Robot the Dog: A Prehistoric Treasure
Uncover the fascinating tale of the Lascaux Caves' discovery by Robot the Dog, and the remarkable prehistoric art that has captivated the world for centuries.
London’s East End. Life Through The Eyes Of American Author, Jack London, 1902
In 1902, Jack London traded California’s sunshine for the shadows of London’s East End. His photographs of street life, lodging houses, and poverty revealed the city’s unseen struggle, forming the visual heart of The People of the Abyss.
The Only Remaining Images Of The Moscow Art Theatre’s 1908 Stage Production of ‘The Blue Bird’
“It must be naive, simple, easy, cheerful, merry, and as illusory and beautiful as a child’s daydream…” – Konstantin Stanislavsky on The...
Photochrom Postcards From Ireland Showing Life In The 1890s
Glenoe Village, County Antrim. These colorful photographs of Ireland were created as souvenirs for tourists and postcards utilising a...
Portraits Of Tā Moko Tattooed Māori Women Before The 1907 Tohunga Suppression Act.
Tā moko, the traditional Māori tattooing practice, is a deeply spiritual and culturally significant art form that has been integral to...
Thomas Annan’s Photographs of ‘The Old Closes and Streets of Glasgow’ 1868
Old Vennel, Glasgow. In the centuries following the Acts of Union in 1707, Glasgow underwent profound transformations. Daniel Defoe, the...
The Unmistakable Style of Inge Morath, One of Magnum’s First Female Photographers
The mannequins, following the show, Dior Show at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, 1954. Inge Morath, a trailblazer in the world of...
Sunderland Museum’s Sessions for the Blind: A Century-Old Initiative of Inclusion
In 1913, Sunderland Museum witnessed the beginning of a truly pioneering initiative that reflected not only the progressive mindset of...
The Erotic Alphabet of 1880 – Joseph Apoux’s Playful Masterpiece of Belle Époque France
Discover Joseph Apoux’s 1880 Erotic Alphabet, a witty Belle Époque lithograph series blending sensuality, humour, and French artistic daring.
A Mad Day Out With Don McCullin And The Beatles
During the recording of "The White Album" on July 28, 1968, the Beatles dedicated the day to racing around London for a photoshoot,...
Antonin Personnaz’s Autochrome Of 1907-1914 France
Art collector Antonin Personnaz captured the essence of France’s Oise Valley through a series of autochrome photographs taken between...
Gay Men Pose for Photos While Being Detained at a Police Station in Mexico City - 1935
The above image is from a set housed in the National Photo Library of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) in Mexico, and they depict a group of Mexican men purportedly arrested for homosexuality in 1935. These photographs were taken in Lecumberri prison in Mexico City, a place notorious for its harsh conditions and the mistreatment of prisoners. Lecumberri prison, often referred to as "The Black Palace of Lecumberri," was a prominent penitentiary in Mexi
Sapeurism and the Congo Dandies: A Journey into Elegance
In the bustling streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, a unique subculture thrives, transforming urban landscapes into vibrant fashion...
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