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To Luis Alberto Rodriguez "There is No Such Thing as a Neutral Gesture"
The photographer takes on Irish culture in his latest series and book, 'People of the Mud,' applying his signature dance-inspired lens to Gaelic sports and traditions.
The Sacred Liberation of the Black Dance Circle
Writer Taylor Crumpton and photographer Sasha Phyars-Burgess discuss how the dance floor can be a place of temporary release for Black people.
The Joy, Ease, and Respect of Texas Isaiah's Portraits
In conversation with Kimberly Drew, Texas Isaiah talks about photographing fellow Black and queer masculine people and always centering the emotions of his sitter.
'Don't Touch Your Face'
The work of South Korea-born artist Eui-Jip Hwang examines unattainable beauty standards and consumer culture. Writer Summer Kim Lee reflects on how those same standards shaped her idea of belonging and Korean American identity while growing up.
In Colombia, Two Generations of DJs Fight to Keep a Subculture Alive
Photographer Stefanie Moshammer's latest series highlights Colombia's píco culture, with its hand-painted towers of speakers. Writer Christina Noriega explains the traditions behind the subculture and what it will take to sustain them.
How Zhongjia Sun Turns Ads Into Absurd Still Lifes
Shanghai-based photographer Zhongjia Sun uses the language of merchandising to make surreal sets that turns advertising on its head, often while infusing them with Chinese cultural references.
A Contemporary Take on Nigerian Family Portraits From the 70s
Photographer Noma Osula's latest work re-enacts portraits found in his Nigerian parents' photo albums. Writer Zoé Samudzi reflects on what the series says about the politics of African self-representation.
These 14 Photographers Are Changing the Way We See the World
In collaboration with Fotografiska New York, VICE is presenting an exhibition and editorial series featuring 14 artists from around the globe who are pushing the boundaries of photography.
Who Are We Without Our Bodies? Photographer Matthew Morrocco Tried to Find Out
Artist Matthew Morrocco makes portraits in a monochrome suit as an attempt to free himself from labels. In conversation with Nastia Voynovskaya, he explains what this has to do with both queerness and the history of photography itself.
The Other Asian Mothers
Nearly every Asian mother character in American movies is a cruel, ambitious 'tiger mom.' Inspired by the photography of Yuan Yao, Kristen Yoonsoo Kim reflects on all the Asian mothers that fall outside that category—including her own.