Tag: Photography
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STRANDS & STRUCTURES, an immersive photo-documentary exhibition by Concept Hair Artist Asia Clarke and Photographer Christian Saint. STRANDS & STRUCTURES unravels the intricate connections between our hair, our bodies, and the vibrant Anthropocene of Accra through photography. In this exhibition, we leverage the multifaceted storytelling power of the African hair aesthetic to delve into our…
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![Gabriel Moses’ stunning debut monograph beautifully celebrates his artistry [@gabrielomoses]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2652-1-e1701698176901-1062x850.jpg)
Iconic photographer Gabriel Moses is continuously cementing himself as a household name in the fashion industry with his impeccable eye. Moses is now transitioning his skills from the digital to the editorial, from the release of his debut monograph Gabriel Moses: Regina to his most current cover editorials for The Homme Plus Mag. Born in South London and…
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In the kaleidoscopic world of fashion, where style and storytelling converge, emerging photographers are capturing the true essence of the industry. These rising stars of the visual realm see it all, from haute to street, bringing us deeper into the visual matrix. Today we’re highlighting some lens wielders who are defining the visual language of…
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![Florence Goupil’s Indigenous Community photography restores Hope in Humanity [@florence.goupil]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screen-Shot-2023-07-20-at-3.29.34-PM.png)
While many lives were saved in the beautiful unification of ancient knowledge and community care, COVID still took the lives of many elders. Their deaths marked the larger interruption of the life-saving transmission of knowledge about biodiversity within their communities. Florence Goupilbegan cataloged Indigenous relationships with the natural world in her The Healing Plants series to preserve…
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![Bet Bettencourt [@betttencourt]: from photographing sneakers, to superstars](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WhatsApp-Image-2023-07-14-at-01.12.06-1140x850.jpeg)
A series of fortunate events, including a mate getting her to bypass the DICE waiting list and a security guard not noticing the camera in the back of her pants, led Bet Bettencourt’s “fan” photography to be noticed by Tems herself. Today, she has abandoned her 9-5 fintech job. She entirely dedicates herself to her art, traveling from…
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![The Way of the Birds is A Celebration of Carnival by [@iamdanielobasi]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/nigerian-celebrations-carnival-band-14-1920x1280-2-1140x850.jpg)
Multidisciplinary artist Daniel Obasi has created a project that captures the beauty and power of carnival culture. The Way of the Birds project was inspired by the energy and transcendent feeling of Nigeria’s biggest carnival in Calabar. The carnival celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and personality, with performers sashaying through the streets in flamboyant costumes, vibrant body paint, and…
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I first met Abdourahman Njie AKA Yagamoto (or Abdou, or Yaga for short) in Gambia in 2011 or so, in my living room. My brother had said he met someone like us, someone from the UK, at school. I heard him before I saw him, his loud voice with the slight Essex cockney twang to…
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![Mous Lamrabat x WhatsApp There’s No One Like Us Campaign [@mouslamrabat] [@whatsapp]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1dsc_7122-1-1140x850.jpeg)
WhatsApp has been a cornerstone of diasporas since its inception. With over 2 billion users, the app easily connects people worldwide, regardless of age, location, accessibility, bandwidth, or literacy. To celebrate the cross-cultural communities WhatsApp has created and fostered, the tech giant collaborated with photographer Mous Lamrabat. Born in Morocco and raised in Belgium, as a child…
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![India Bharadwaj’s [@indiaofalltrades] Photos Bring Culture and Emotion to the Forefront](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IB2-1140x850.jpg)
India Bharadwaj is a 25-year-old photographer who bridges East and West in her work. Her portfolio seamlessly oscillates between women in lehengas and campaigns for multinational companies. GUAP sat down with India to explore how her culture strengthened her creativity and career. GUAP: What motivates your creative eye? India: I’ve always had one foot in India and…
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![Dr. Martens and Original Shift: A Future And History In Youth Culture [@shaolinwaavy @jeshi100]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ghadir-3-1140x850.jpg)
Original Shift and Dr. Martens have launched a limited edition Zine featuring an anthology of stories, culture and community titled Broken In. The Zine celebrates the Original Dr. Martens silhouette, the plethora of ways in which it has been styled and the way it represents self expression, creativity and the timeless power of community built…