'Rare' photos capture life in Romford in the Victorian era
Victorian-era photographs of Romford reveal social life, transportation changes, and community activities during a period of significant development and transformation.
Reinterpreting the first English diplomatic mission to India in pictures
Datto's photography captures the intersection of India's Mughal heritage and contemporary society, inviting reflection on historical narratives and their impact today.
What Can Be Shown, What Must Be Told
Photographs need words to enhance meaning and evoke emotion; finding the right balance is challenging.
WATCH: Uncovering the private, homoerotic portraits from early gay photographer George Platt Lynes
Photographer George Platt Lynes showcased erotic, stark male portraits. His work, now considered ahead of its time, captures the male form through a queer gaze.
Lynes' intimate and explicit photos from a century ago are now gaining recognition. His collection focused on nudes and homoerotic art, depicting friends, models, and performers.
The Unfiltered Charm of Jet's Beauties of the Week
Decades before Instagram, Jet magazine democratized the thirst trap.