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The Portrait Issue | Issue #7920
This edition of British Journal of Photography spotlights the artists, stories, and moments that reveal the intimacy and complexity of portraiture. Meet the winners of Portrait of Humanity: Camille Gharbi, Seif Kousmate, and Andrés Mario de Varona, whose series delve into themes of vulnerability, connection, and the intricate dynamics between artist and subject.
Explore Daniel Mebarek’s Foto Gratis studio in Bolivia, Jet Swan’s reimagining of imperfection, and Amak Mahmoodian’s reflections on Iranian identity, alongside Akram Zaatari’s revival of Studio Shehrazade’s archives in Lebanon.
The Agenda is packed with global exhibitions, from the Chennai Photo Biennale to Photo Phnom Penh, while Projects explore personal narratives and conflict zones, from Iraq’s marshes to Ukraine’s realities. The Intelligence section celebrates trailblazers like Paul Lowe and fresh voices like Adama Jalloh.
