When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Elena Subach found herself unable to photograph those fleeing the conflict. Instead she turned her lense, with gravitas and humanity, on what they left behind

When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Elena Subach found herself unable to photograph those fleeing the conflict. Instead she turned her lense, with gravitas and humanity, on what they left behind
The Montreal-based photographer returned to Tunisia after a decade away: “I took a picture of two olive trees that were intertwined and I find it reminds me of my relationship to my country”
“Photography works as a home that holds all my enquiries and explorations of the various kinds of human experiences,” says Chakrabarty
Based in Tokyo, Chinese photographer Wang Lu employs a chameleon-like approach to the medium, exploring subjects ranging from personal history to migration and cultural identity
The Goswamis’ milky skin and blonde, feathery hair have rendered them victims of lifelong bullying and segregation
“I’m interested in photographing what the world looks like when we can’t agree on what’s real,” he says
Born and raised in Paris by immigrant parents, French-Algerian photographer Maya-Inès Touam describes her work as being “between the two shores of the Mediterranean”
Last Thursday, we celebrated the launch of our 11th Ones to Watch issue, announcing the names of 15 emerging photographers tipped to continue their journey to greatness
Each year, we reach out to editors, professors, directors, curators, writers, publishers, agents and photographers to nominate emerging practitioners who are making outstanding work.
Going back 10 years, our archive of interviews offers a window into where photography is heading.