Photography

March 23, 2026

JR’s Large-Scale Installations Are on Display at This Immersive Solo Exhibition in LA

French contemporary artist JR recently unveiled his latest solo exhibition, Horizons, at Perrotin Los Angeles. Known for his large-scale photographic installations and socially engaged public art, JR continues to push creative boundaries, inviting viewers to explore both scale and perspective in unexpected ways. Horizons presents a series of expansive photographic works that combine human portraiture with architectural and environmental imagery.

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March 12, 2026

Photographer Zanele Muholi Wins Prestigious Hasselblad Award

In the photography industry, there are very few—if any—accolades that match the prestige of the Hasselblad Award. The prize, which is distributed annually by Sweden’s Hasselblad Foundation, has recognized some of the world’s most pioneering photographers since 1983, including Nan Goldin, Alfredo Jaar, Cindy Sherman, Dayanita Singh, Carrie Mae Weems, and Wolfgang Tillmans, among others. Now, the Göteborg-based organization has unveiled its newest laureate: Zanele Muholi.

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March 11, 2026

Photographic Survey From 19th-Century India Snags Nearly $57K at Auction

Last month, London-based Forum Auctions sold an eight-volume survey of 19th century India for £42,000 (about $56,800), exceeding pre-sale estimates by more than £34,000 (about $45,662). The remarkable hammer price reveals an increased appetite not just for early photography, but for documentary projects that contend with complicated moments in history. In this particular case, that moment in time is the British colonization of the Indian subcontinent.

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