7 of the best new photo projects on the web that will help you look at the world differently
Here is a selection of seven photo projects recently published by major online publications. These pictures tell different stories, tragic and happy. They are united by one thing – new emotions that photographers give to the audience. These photos can change a person's idea of the world. Then you will see the most expressive frames from these photo series, each of which can be viewed at the link.
"The Fear and Hopes of Emigrants — - California Sunday.
The severity of the work of the American documentary photographer Matt Black is striking. The spirit of this image is perfect for describing the situation with migrants in the modern world. The feelings of the photo accurately convey the plight of the refugees and reflect their modest hopes for a better future.
"These cool old men prove that you don't have to worry about what tattoos will look like in your old age" — Buzzfeed.
Ingrid Majering and Marion Dimel in their photo project "The Age of tattoos: it's never too late" gathered unrealistically cool old men. "Clogged" with tattoos, with a stern and strict look, they show how extraordinary a person of advanced age can look.
"Voices of African Photography: ' A Glimpse of our Continent' " — The Washington Post.
Joana Chomali uses photography to portray the unique spirit of Africa. She studies the etymology of languages, the origins of tribes, and travels extensively. The girl considers Africa her real home and wants the rest of the world to see the beauty of the Black Continent. These pictures are part of two of her sets: "Persistent" and "Haabre: The Last Generation".
"The encounter with the political struggle that changed the photographer's life" — The New Yorker.
The author of this project, already an elderly American Bev Grant was 26 when she was in the heart of a rally of feminists of the organization New York Radical Women. Many of her photographs of events in the late 60s have never been published. All of them illustrate women's struggle for equality.
"The fantastic world of pre-wedding photos: Inside China's multibillion-dollar industry" — The Guardian.
Olivia Martin McGuire in her works focused on the pre-wedding bustle of Chinese couples. This kind of photo shoot is a real ritual for modern Chinese. However, despite the excellent pictures, it is still difficult to understand why newlyweds in China pay so much attention to pre-wedding preparation.
"10 photographers who told the story of the US-Mexico border" - Artsy.
Here are two images from the collection of the Artsy edition. The magazine brought together the works of 10 photographers who share a common theme. All the authors chose as a key focus the stories of migrants who crossed the border between Mexico and the United States by stealth.
"As soon as the historic Tsukiji market closes, fish sellers cry" - Reuters.
These images are part of a huge Reuters project on Tokyo's historic Tsukiji district. The author notes that he felt nostalgic when he returned here. But the fish market, which was the concentration of a huge number of people, is gradually shrinking, giving way to supermarkets.
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