Chien-Chi Chang. A newly arrived immigrant eats noodles on a fire escape, New York City, 1998
Photo Credit: Magnum Photos

In this thought-provoking image by Chien-Chi Chang, an immigrant finds a moment of quiet sustenance on a fire escape amidst the energetic pulse of New York City.

Captured in 1998, the photograph is part of Chang’s e…Read More

Neil Armstrong. A Man on the Moon, 1969
Photo Credit: NASA
Captured by Neil Armstrong on July 20th, 1969, “A Man on the Moon” is a historic photograph that documents astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s lunar journey. This momentous image was taken during the Apollo 11 mission, humanity’s first manned landing on the moon.

With a 70mm Hasselblad lunar…Read More

Lennart Nilsson. No 29 Fetus, 18 Weeks, 1965
Photo Credit: LIFE Magazine

When LIFE magazine published Lennart Nilsson’s groundbreaking photo essay “Drama of Life Before Birth” in 1965, it unveiled the breathtaking intricacy and beauty of life at its earliest stages. The edition quickly sold out, a testament to the public’s awe at Nilsson’s p…Read More

Sarah Moon. Monette pour Comme Des Garcons, 2007
Photo Credit: Vogue

“Monette Pour Comme Des Garçons” graces the cover of Sarah Moon’s book “Now and Then,” perfectly capturing her ethereal and dreamlike photographic style, marked by a timeless aura.

This image, part of a fashion campaign for the Japanese label Comme Des Garçons, features a…Read More

Sarah Moon. A Bouche Perdue, 2000, Fresson Print
Photo Credit: Fetterman Gallery

This photo by Sarah Moon features a close-up of a female model holding a small parrot. The focus on the bird and the person’s lips, along with the blurred background, creates a strong contrast and draws attention to the striking complementary colour palette -…Read More

Helmut Newton. Rue Aubriot, Yves Saint Laurent, French Vogue, Paris, 1975
Photo Credit: The Helmut Newton Estate

This iconic Rue Aubriot image is a hallmark of Helmut Newton’s portfolio, part of a series that exemplifies his signature style of portraying female models as strong, commanding figures.

Newton’s model, Vibeke Knudsen, dons a…Read More

Helmut Newton. Willi Fashion Mansfield, British Vogue, London, 1967
Photo Credit: The Helmut Newton Estate

Helmut Newton, renowned for his provocative and often erotically charged photography, made a lasting impact on both fashion and art photography. Despite his personal belief that his photographs were not art, his work significantly…Read More

Bernard Plossu. St. Louis, Senegal, 1976. Fresson print
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions

French photographer Bernard Plossu, recognised for his evocative travel photography, was born in Vietnam in 1945. His photograph from St. Louis, Senegal, with its rich culture and history, perfectly captures his dreamlike and spontaneous style, which has…Read More