Looking Back at Twenty Years of the Aperture Portfolio Prize

Since 2006, the annual competition has spotlighted new talents in contemporary photography.

A Photographer’s Pyramid Scheme Begins to Pay Off

Ian James has spent nearly a decade documenting the pyramids of North America, exploring how the once-sacred architecture has transformed into a late-capitalist virtue.

Interviews

Tracing Africa’s Photographic History in Books

The curator Oluremi C. Onabanjo speaks about Africa’s political transformations and the role of publishing in shaping artistic knowledge.

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Aperture’s Must-Read Features of 2025

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Zen and the Art of Photography

Photobooks

Is Photography Yorgos Lanthimos’s True Calling?

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Opening Reception for the 2025 Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards Shortlist

Thursday, January 15, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST

SPE Annual Conference 2026: Catalyst for Exchange

Thursday, March 19 - Saturday, March 21

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Martin Parr Led a Global Movement for Photography

As both an acclaimed photographer and an impassioned advocate for the medium, Parr’s influence on the field has been immeasurable.

35 Photobooks Perfect for Holiday Gifting

Legendary artists. Must-read essay books. Exclusive editions. Here is the ultimate guide to the best photobooks to give this holiday season.

Sara Cwynar on Six Things That Inspire Her

The photographer shares a few of her favorite things, from figure skating to Aby Warburg’s atlas of antiquity.

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 PhotoBook Awards

Celebrating the evolving narrative of the photobook, Aperture and Paris Photo present this year’s winning titles.

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