A Photographer’s Love Letter to Odesa

During an era of political upheaval, a portrait session at Foto Estudio Luisita, run by sisters Luisa and Chela Escarria, was a rite of passage for actors, dancers, pioneering trans performers—and the occasional adorned dog.

With his striking portraits and vibrant colors, Brenner considers the transformations of Guatemalan society.

Ovcharenko’s depiction of powerful women feels rooted in the radical visual language of early Soviet photography—as does her use of sport as a metaphor for community.

Thirty years after the Bosnian War, Selbert's portrait of a country reckons with the aftermath of conflict.