SERIES: Icons

Dissecting the notion of the icon, the weight of elevated status and the dichotomies intrinsic to being iconic, discover our latest series, ICONS. Dissecting the power of icon culture within the worlds of sport, culture and entertainment we examine the moments and movements that defined eras.

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BLM and Brixton: Decades of the Same Fight for Justice

Over a year has passed since reports of George Floyd’s death resurfaced outrage, erupting in a new wave of the Black Lives Matter movement sending ripples throughout the United States and further. 40 years ago, London’s Brixton riots fought a similar battle against police brutality and direct segregation.

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Osaka and Williams shifting mental health in sports: impressions from photographers .

Examining the tennis icon, Serena Williams, in a new light and through the lens of the everchanging sporting mentality in recent events, Sofia Bergmann dissects the new layers in which Serena is to be considered iconic. Alongside a new generation of athletes including Naomi Osaka, sports culture is evolving and todays icons are not just based on matches won.

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Documenting Black Lives Matter by Marie Le Blé

Documenting the momentous power of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands on the Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, Marie Le Blé gives us a window into the protests from a photojournalist and delves into her personal experiences, including the individuals she met and that shaped her experience.