Capturing the many faces of a crisis is not only a delicate craft, but creates an archive of current issues. “This movement is part of our contemporary history and must be registered,” said Brazilian photojournalist Chico Ferreira from Penta Press. IMAGO spoke to Ferreira about his work depicting the reality in Brazil at its core, from politics to the pandemic.
James Varley dusted off his grandfather’s archive and has created a platform to share it with the world. Photos that either made it into the papers, won awards or were kept in his darkroom over the years are a sign of his times. IMAGO spoke to James about his grandfather’s legacy.
One Year to Qatar 2022: In the latest of our series of pieces looking ahead to the World Cup finals, The Game columnist Andy Murray wonders whether it’s possible to detach the tournament itself from the host country’s human rights’ abuses
Our Top Ten of the most memorable moments that shocked players and fans alike. Glimpse into the fouls, arguments and fierce attitudes that have made World Cup history.
One Year to Qatar 2022: From deep within the IMAGO archives, a series of photographic gems from the historic players of past World Cups. From family photos to 1980’s bar culture and candid images that tell the stories of the players beyond their position on the pitch.
Indulging in curiosities and reveling in the anticipation, film photography allows room for error, space for experimentation and the element of surprise.
Muhammad Ali is the most famous, most photographed, most revered, most widely analysed and discussed athlete in sporting history. Somehow he is also the most misunderstood. Words by Alex Reid.
British photographer Martin Salter is preserving his memories and a nation’s past through quirky, personal and beautifully compositional photographs. Stating that it is about “getting that balance between loose and impactful” he tells us why poignance is found in photographing real people in candid places; distilling daily life, people and culture.
