VICE Photo Issue
My Avatar, My Self: How Video Games Gave Me Ownership Over My Body
As a trans kid unable to wear what I wanted, to look how I wanted, to be seen by others as I saw myself, the avatars I designed reflected more of me than any mirror ever could.
Colorful Photos of Gender Fluidity and Boundary-less Relationships
Stylist Ziggy Mack-Johnson and photographer Sophia Wilson set out to challenge industry standards on relationships
Photos of How a Relationship Plays Out on Cellphones
Photographer Res was surprised when their phone began playing a large part in their relationship. They document the process here.
Deepfakes Were Created As a Way to Own Women's Bodies—We Can't Forget That
When Redditors started using AI to attach celebrities' faces to porn performers' bodies, the media reaction focused on the implications for potential political hoaxes, but we need to focus on the women they harmed.
These Photos Explore the Multiple Identities We Have Online and Off
Laurence Philomene used friends to express versions of their self through portraiture
Photos That Show How We Define Home as We Move Toward the Digital Realm
Photographer Farah Al Qasimi found and photographed places that reminded her of home in the UAE.
The Photographer Re-Discovering Her Mexican American Heritage
Photographer Cristina Bartley unpacks the layers of her identity in this photo series exploring Latin American rituals, womanhood, and performance.
Photos that Show How Real Life Isn't Always What It Seems
Photographer Signe Pierce uses her body and photography to demonstrate how anything can be manipulated.
Photos of Young Brazilians Capturing Themselves on Social Media
Photographer Larissa Zaidan took portraits of men and women on Instagram and off.
Photos That Show The Secret Side of Being an Influencer
Photographer and "influencer" Glenda Lisette likes to play with self-portraiture and offers a critical view of how it's used in social media and personal branding.
Photos that Challenge How We Use Clothing as Markers of Identity
Lagos based photographer Noma Osula uses wigs to make his models anonymous and raise questions on whether or not gender and sexuality can ever be perfectly expressed in what we wear.
These Candid Polaroids Celebrate Body Diversity and Self Acceptance
Photographer Rochelle Brock is on a journey of self love and discovery.