Photography

January 19, 2026

David LaChapelle to Show Largest Retrospective of Decades-Long Career in the U.S. [Interview]

It might be easier to list the stars that David LaChapelle hasn’t worked with than with those that he has. Throughout his decades-long career, the photographer has radically redefined the portrait genre, transforming cultural icons such as Muhammad Ali, Jackie Chan, Sofia Coppola, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton into the most whimsical, expressive versions of themselves. In other words, imagination is permitted to run wild with LaChapelle.

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December 29, 2025

Elegant Portraits Capture the Living Culture of Acrobatic Female Horse Riders [Interview]

In the world of Mexican charrería, a series of equestrian stunts performed by experienced horseback riders, female competitors have always stood out. Female horseback riders form teams to compete in the escaramuza. In this female-only equestrian event, they execute choreographed synchronized moves and tricks to music, adding their own creative touch each step of the way.

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December 21, 2025

Photographer Explores the Rich Complexity of Africa’s Great Rift [Interview]

For millennia, humans and animals have coexisted in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, a vast geographical trench often considered to be the cradle of humankind. Home to some of the earliest hominid fossils and countless habitats, the topographical scar stretches across 11 countries on the African continent and into the Middle East, complete with deep valleys, rivers, volcanic mountains, and a chain of lakes.

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