Explore the defining moments of 2023: a year of significant global events impacting politics, economy, science, and culture, in this insightful visual story curated by the IMAGO picture desk.
Category: From global issues to untold stories
Frame by Frame with Domenic Aquilina: The Tale of My Busy Summer Nights
Discover the journey of IMAGO award-winning sports photographer Domenic Aquilina through a bustling summer, where every shot tells a story.
Fall of the Wall, 36 Years On: How East German Football Transformed After Reunification
The echoes of past triumphs resonating, East German football clubs still vividly remember their glorious days before the fall of the Berlin Wall. They once regularly graced the stages of European cup finals and amassed championships, now, 36 years after the German reunification, the traditional teams from the East find themselves in the bottom divisions of German football.
100 Years Bert Trautmann: From War Prisoner to Football Legend
Amid the backdrop of war-torn Europe, a tale that sounds more like fiction than reality unfolded. It's the story of Bernhard Carl “Bert” Trautmann - a former Luftwaffe paratrooper, a war prisoner, and ultimately, a football icon.
From Focus to Framing: A Collective Lens on Photography’s Challenges
Every day, photographs shape our perception of the world, and we often take them for granted. But behind every image is a photographer who often faces numerous challenges to bring these visual stories to life. In this article, we offer a unique perspective, spotlighting the experiences of IMAGO visual storytellers across various photography genres.
Advertising Photography in the Digital Era: A Conversation with Creative Director Juan Vargas
In a conversation with The Game Magazine, produced by IMAGO, a Photo Agency, Juan Vargas shares his advertising background and the critical role photography plays in the industry. His position as creative director gives him the ability to guide teams and emerging talent to achieve optimal results. He also explores how new technologies are integrated into the creative process to shape new projects.
Iranian Uprising Anniversary: Women at the Forefront of Change
A year after the Iranian uprising, which began with the murder of Mahsa Amini, The Game Magazine revisits the past year's events. We review how the Iranian regime has attempted to enforce stricter rules against women who are fighting for their freedom under the slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom.”
Wildfires in 2023: A Year of Flames Captured in Photos
In the summer of 2023, multiple wildfires captured global attention. From Hawaii to Europe to the Middle East, fires raged across green landscapes. But what's the underlying cause? Climate change, human activity, or simply nature? The Game Magazine reviews these pressing questions.
The Road to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final
Anticipating the grand final of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, The Game reviews the Road to the Final in a visual recap.
Michael Dressel – Street Photographer
From the GDR era with its prison for a failed escape attempt to a Hollywood fairytale and an American dream: writer and columnist Jens Pepper writes about the photographer and sound editor Michael Dressel and his photographic journey.