Born and raised in NYC, now relocated to New Zealand, photographer Ben Zank came to the lenses by chance during his time studying journalism. His photographs are a reflection of his inner world with self-portraits and individuals in unrealistic situations. His inspiration mainly comes from the photographer Rodney Smith and painter René Magritte but also from browsing […]
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“Are you really sure that a floor can’t also be a ceiling?” as quoted by Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher (1898-1972). The Penrose triangle is a visual illusion consisting of an object that can be represented in a perspective drawing but which can not exist as a solid object. It was originally created in 1934 by the […]
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“The three great elemental sounds in nature are the sound of rain, the sound of wind in a primeval wood, and the sound of outer ocean on a beach. I have heard them all, and of the three elemental voices, that of ocean is the most awesome, beautiful, and varied. For it is a mistake […]
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French-photographer Alex Brunet, long-time VAGA contributor, has been exploring different sides of photography for a while. Starting as a sports photographer and then landing glossy editorial pages for fashion magazines such as POP, Italian Vogue, TANK or Dossier Journal, among many others. Below is a selection of his personal work, part of an exhibition recently shown […]
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Paul Rousteau is a French photographer born in 1985, renowned for his experimental and painterly approach to photography. His work blurs the boundaries between photography, painting, and digital art, often exploring themes of abstraction, color, and perception. Artistic Style and Approach Rousteau’s photography is characterized by vibrant colors, optical distortions, and a deliberate embrace of […]
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“Lost in Translation” a men’s fashion editorial by New York-based photographer David Urbanke. Pedro Bertolini at Request models is outfitted by stylist Devon Nicholas in looks by Dries Van Noten, Kenzo, Prada, Givenchy and more… Embellished shirt DRIES VAN NOTEN. Previous page: Pinstriped suit ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Shirt CALVIN KLEIN Suit KENZO, Brogues PRADA, Knit RALPH […]
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We are young Ukrainian Artists from Kiev. Our inspiration is based on everything that goes against conventional morality We are fond of unusual characters who don’t fear to live by our own rules. – GORSAD RUDE BOY – IT-GIRL “Yura is Ukrainian 9-year old bully from village. We met him smoking near the country computer […]
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With a pulsating drum beat and a sinister scream of a guitar the audience anticipation builds. The crowd’s excitement is so palpable it electrifies the air and fills the room with a sensual energy. Heartbeats quicken at the flash of the lights and a pulsating wave of sound engulfs them… A silhouette sways in and […]
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— The original interview with the photographer and images were published in VAGA #4 print issue — Summer 2012 – Interview by Robbie Sosa conducted at John Dugdale’s house in Greenwich Village, NYC It’s 1992 and fear has cast its unending shadow over the gay community in New York City. Reeling from a mysterious illness, […]
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OUTBOUND – an editorial by photographer Natalie Kucken and stylist Jaclyn Bethany, Hair and Makeup: Caroline Baribeau, Models: Barbara and Marcus at VNY, Pedro at Re:Quest, Martin and Henrietta at NEXT, Emil at DNA, Dana at Trump, Renata at Muse, Alisa at ELITE Direct, Styling Assistants: Alexandra Esposito, Keyana Tahmaseb Pedro wears sweatshirt and top […]
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Francesca Woodman was an American photographer who investigated female subjectivity, identity and performance using blurred, half hidden self-portraiture. With herself often the subject, her ghostly and narrative black and white photographs offer an insight into her unconscious and performative self. Woodman played with a camera’s exposure time and incorporated decrepit locations, using antique props such […]
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Update: Back in 2012, we this covered a fashion editorial that dove deep into the hipster subculture and indie sleaze trend, celebrating its rough edges, electrifying music, and those nostalgic MySpace vibes. Fast forward to today, and guess what? Indie sleaze is back and it’s as cool as ever. Shot on location by Kate Bellm, […]
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