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Book Review • Landscape

Richard Misrach – Cargo

Across five decades, American photographer Richard Misrach has crafted an oeuvre that pushes the photographic image into the realms of both fine art and cultural record. With "Cargo", his latest monograph, Misrach documents the global shipping industrym, once again setting his gaze on the confluence of nature, industry, and history.

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Profile • Documentary

F. Dilek Yurdakul

F. Dilek Yurdakul is a Turkish photographer known for her striking, emotionally resonant images that reveal both the beauty and complexity of her homeland.

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Top 10 • Travel

People of the world in 10 images

To celebrate the beauty of humanity we've combed through our archives, selecting 10 striking images from past competitions, which collectively showcase the incredible diversity of our world. 

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