Crystal Man by Eltaj Zeynalov
21 years-old Elvin Mirzoev was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly know as britle bone syndrome. At present Elvin works as an actor for an inclusive theater ƏSA Teatrı in Azerbaijan.
You are mine by Mary Gelman
«You are mine» is a series of stories of Russian women who endured domestic partner violence.These stories are about power and control of one person over another.
Swan Song of the Badlas by Taha Ahmad
Mukaish Badla is a form of embroidery, which at its peak flourished in the Indian city of Lucknow. At its peak, in the 18th century, the art form travelled to different parts of the world, but is now restricted to a few narrow lanes of the old city of Lucknow.
Lives in transition by Roberta Corregia
“Refugees and migration” is an hot topic in the news, but I choose to document refugees dailylife with a more intimate eye, focusing on their identity of young men (most of them are in their early twenties)
The silver lining by Manuel Marano
Bangladesh is urbanising fast. Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh and a megacity of 17 million people (with upto 60% living in the slums), is pulling rural migrants faster and larger than any other city in the country.
Mountainland: Vietnamese Photographs by Sascha Richter
“Mountainland” surveys the lives and societies of upland Southeast Asia with reference to the geographical and socio-scientific concept of Zomia, which understands the region as culturally different from the respective dominant lowland societies and tries to challenge the widespread perception
Suri by Danny Yen Sin Wong
Originally known as Surma and a collective name given by the Ethiopian government as Suri. Approximately with a total population 180,000 inhabit within the south-western region of Ethiopia.
A Hindu funerary rite in a Calcuta crematory by Joxe Inazio Kuesta
Today we are going to go to a different site that will interest you, which will impress you, Rahul told me. Where? I asked. You’ll see, he answered. Rahul was my guide: a boy who slept in the street. And he was right, it was impressive, exciting.
Growing in Darkness by Mário Macilau
Mário Macilau is a photographer who works with “the ghosts of society” – socially isolated groups and subcultures – activating subjects and their stories though his psychologically sensitive yet loaded photographic lens.
Ijtema by Danny Yen Sin Wong
Ijtema is the annual three days Islamic congregation of Tablighi Jamaat by Islamic organization in association with the millions of Muslims. Participation in Ijtema increases religious authority, status and empowerment, and contributes on the Muslim identity through the idea of brotherhood and Ummah.
About Behind The Scars by Sophie Mayanne
“Scars” is a celebration of beauty, of flaws, of battles won and obstacles overcome. It is about survival, living beyond that and capturing the memories. It is a truly honest depiction of how our history, shown through these scars does not define us but compels us.
Forgotten by Herman Čater
In the mountains in the middle of nowhere, a full hour’s walk from the nearest village, I met a man, 80 years old, living alone. His name was Stanko. He was kind and invited me into the house. The house was more than 200 years old.
Olympos by George Tatakis
George Tatakis likes to make pictures, documenting life. He has been published internationally, including National Geographic and exhibited images so far in New York and around Greece.
Legends of Burlesque by Jane Hilton
London-based photographer Jane Hilton has had an obsession with American culture since her first trip to Tuscon, Arizona twenty-five years ago.
Albinism by Georgina Goodwin
Georgina Goodwin / These images are of people with Albinism taken on assignment for CNN during the world’s first Mr and Ms Albinism Pageant held in October 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Faith by Nilanjan Ray
Faith is not about belief. Faith in fact has very little to do with what beliefs you hold, other than that it allows you to hold them. Faith is a sacred, deep, emotionally involved kind of trust.
Fishshot by Javier Corso
Fishshot is a documentary project about loneliness, emotional isolation, and sentimental repression in Finnish society. These problems go further when the people start drinking to fight against them. The excessive consumption of alcohol is present in more than half cases of suicide, homicide and gender violence.
Dwelling 999 by Pietro Sorano
Singh is an Indian boy of 33 years, worker in a barn. He lives in a camper (positioned in front of the workplace), earns 700 Euros per month but spends about 300 for eating / survive.
On behalf of the soul by Joachim Michael Feigl
The photographic work on behalf of the soul is concerned with individuality and conformity in the religious ceremony.
In Memory by Katty Nucera
Vietnam, officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has approximately 89,708,900 inhabitants. If well the Vietnamese population is largely composed of young (in 1989 39% of Vietnamese were under 15 years old) is a culturally unified nation.
Zen of decay by Anastasia Sofos
Photographer, Anastasia Sofos takes us on a feast of urban decay from Northern California to the heart of the beauteous, sublime, trailer park wasteland of a paradise, The Salton Sea.
Necropolis- A City dying of Pollution by Zahir Abbas
India is facing a severe pollution threat with daily average figure crossing the “severe” or even “Hazardous” marks a set by WHO. Unfortunately, no one seems to care as this ghostly poisonous air engulfs us in a deathly hug. Every day a bit tighter.
Circus Roncalli – Behind the Curtain by Christina Czybik
The flavor of Popcorn is blowing through the historic circus wagons – probably every other text about the visit to a circus starts with these words. I am smiling, but it is the first thing that I am sensing, too.
The highest state of morality by Sotiris Tsagatakis
603 Syrian refugees were on hunger strike in Syntagma square, that lasted for approximately a month, demanding basic travel documents in order to make their way into Europe.
Thaipusam by Visithra Manikam
This is one of the most intense festival in the world. Originating from India, the Hindu festival is most grandly celebrated in Malaysia attracting millions of devotees and curious tourists alike.
Siberia by Karolina Wojtasik
In 2014 Karolina traveled via the trans Siberian Railway from Moscow to Ulan Ude, the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia.
Gauchos by Karolina Wojtasik
A national symbol of Argentina, present-day Gauchos live nearly identical lifestyles to those of their ancestors three centuries ago. This lonely, nomadic lifestyle consists of living off the land and the cattle that they tend.
Muharram festival by Debarshi Mukherjee
The Muharram festival symbolizes the beginning of the new Islamic year. Muharram word is derived from the word ‘haram’ which means “forbidden”.People celebrate this as the first month of the twelve months of Islamic lunar calendar day when they see the crescent moon.
The Children of San Quintin by Griselda San Martin
Cecilia Sanchez has two children and is pregnant with her third. When asked how far along she is, she simply tilts her head and shrugs. She doesn’t know because she hasn’t been able to see a doctor yet.
Ebola Survivors by Marcello Bonfanti
The widest ebola epidemic ever recorded heavely stroke Sierra Leone with some 23.000 infection and over 9.000 deaths, that required the brave and complex intervention of international ngos in the attempt to fight the virus
Off-Season Santas by Mary Beth Koeth
An ongoing portrait series of off-season Santas. Santa Roy is a retired police officer who, in 1984, was named one of the Top Ten Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida.
The Collector by Mary Beth Koeth
Some people need the past to be tangible. For them, the past doesn’t just disappear into nothingness. It stains every object they encounter.
Nils K. Johansen ; Documentary Photography
These 11 images are part of a larger photo documentary that shows the various psychosocial situations among the elderly that voluntary or involuntary not socialising with friends and family, and the result of poor quality of life among these when our society leaves the responsibility to the health care system.
Saud A Faisal ; Old streets old stories
Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh and the main city of the country has a rich political and social heritage of over 400 years.This mega city has a old part which is the witness of change of time which changed the daily life of the people but the basic story of people remain the same.
The Langtang Survivors by Jan Møller Hansen
Hundred disappeared when entire villages and homes in Langtang were wiped out when landslides, avalanches and icefalls caused by the two earth quakes that hit Nepal on 25. April and 12. May 2015.
Kushti, Indian wrestling by Alain Schroeder
Kushti is the traditional form of Indian wrestling established centuries ago in Persia. In vogue during the 16th century Mughal era, this art is practiced in a type of gymnasium called an Akhara.
Belonging to Nowhere by Jan Møller Hansen
Nepal is home to refugees from Tibet and Bhutan. But what is less known is that the country also houses hundreds of urban refugees from Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Congo, Somalia, Afghanistan and other countries.
Lucha Libre Extrema by Annick Donkers
Annick has been traveling widely in Mexico since 2002, and after many years of living between countries, finally decided to settle permanently in Mexico City.
Stone carvings of Keshana by Abhishek Nandy
Stone carvings of Orissa dates back to the 9th century and was contemporary to the Kalinga school of medieval Indian architecture. The state of Orissa in India is known for its rich cultural and artistic inheritance.
The Faith of Life by Avishek Das
Gajan is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly in the Rural part of West Bengal. Gajan spans around a week, starting at the last week of Chaitra continuing till the end of the Bengali year. It ends with Charak Puja Participants of this festival is known as Sannyasi or Devotee .
An iron cast foundry by Sagnik Datta
The workers of that foundry works for long 12 hours shift or even more sometimes in the boiling rage of heat. They do not have sufficient protective gears while working with hot molten iron.
Living with God by Abhijit Chakraborty
India is synonymous with rich tradition and heritage of religious practices of all religions since time immemorial. Hinduism is one such practice that has grabbed the attention of the rest of the Universe because of various reasons.
Darjeeling – Mysterious Monsoons by Souradeep Roy
Darjeeling is a small hilly town in the Indian state of West Bengal. At an elevation of 6700 feet its location in the lesser Himalayas makes it an attractive tourist destination during the summers.
Tierra de Cuba by Richard Andrew Sharum
Most people visiting Cuba think of only two things: Classic Cars and Cigars. Both were prominent and on display everywhere, obviously pandering to the tourism I saw there, already smothering the cityscape.
Jan Møller Hansen ; A way of expression
I am now living and working in Nepal. When time permits I often move around with my cameras. I have a good knowledge of Nepal and its diverse people and cultures.
Behind the Bars by Buket Özatay
This series is a part of documentary photography project which was taken in the women ward of central prison in North Nicosia, Cyprus with the permissions from Ministry of Internal Affairs and Nicosia Central Prison Directorate.
Los tatuadores de Cuba by Allison Dinner
Amongst all the changes happening in Cuba right now one thing is staying the same, owning a tattoo shop and giving tattoos are prohibited. They are the only art form in Cuba that is still highly illegal.
Burning down the house by Norman Behrendt
The project ‘burning down the house’ offers an in depth look at Berlin’s graffiti writer scene for the first time. Against the backdrop of publicly accessible and non-accessible surfaces being continually written upon
