When the catastrophic blaze tore through the seaside region of Attica, the young mother instinctively began to document the experience, which she now self-published in a photobook

When the catastrophic blaze tore through the seaside region of Attica, the young mother instinctively began to document the experience, which she now self-published in a photobook
“I wanted to direct my photography towards questioning, towards an alternative narrative to the one imposed by the state in the face of terror”
The photographers discuss the close relationship between an energetic and free practice with political agency and belonging
Far removed from the patriotic flag-waving that lays claim to the country, rene matić’s love letter to their Black, Brown and queer community offers an alternative vision of britishness. defiant and sincere, its very existence makes it an incidental voice of protest
In her new monograph, she coaxes new narratives by juxtaposing family pictures, collage, photojournalism and portraits of celebrities, and shapes a constellation of images that celebrate the community’s beauty and multiplicity
For the past half decade, Dee Dwyer has documented the ongoing protests occurring in her city, Washington DC, feeling it her duty to tell the story from the perspective of the Black community.
The annual Bonfire celebrations are captured in dark monochrome, as they link to the greater narrative of British existence
Near Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, an island community of Afro-Brazilians are living life in toxic waters
Photography has always been closely connected to the act of protest and activism. The subjective lens can both aid a cause, and work against it when it comes to photographs of protest. Indeed, some of the most famous photographs in the world are images that have sparked movements, political policies or shifted public opinion so much so, that it has altered the course of history. When Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk burned himself to death in Saigon in 1963 to protest the persecution of monks, the moment was captured by Malcolm Browne. The devastating act led to urgent negotiations surrounding the Buddhists’ plight with pressure from the White House. The image remains one of the most harrowing and poignant in photographic history.
In this Collection, we look back at the archive of protest photography, as well as contemporary events. Photographers and collectives are creating new archives – not as neutral photojournalism, but documenting with political motivation.