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The World Is Martin Parr’s Runway

The Magnum legend has fixed his irreverent gaze on high fashion for nearly thirty years—but don’t call him a fashion photographer.

9 Swimming Pools

Beat the heat wave with these scenes of poolside splendor.

Gardens of Earthly Delight

Wander through cherry trees and orange shrubs with photographers such as Joel Meyerowitz, Collier Schorr, and Luigi Ghirri.

A Mouthwatering History of Photography

From subtle to surreal, here are eleven innovative ways that artists have pictured food.

How Do Magnum Photographers Connect With Their Subjects?

Robert Capa once said, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.”

Where in the World is Aperture?

Aperture exhibitions are currently on three continents, from Asia to Europe to North America. How does it come together?

London Exhibitions of Photographers' Collections

Two exhibitions highlight collections of art and oddities belonging to some of today’s most prominent photographers.

Ruben Lundgren / WassinkLundgren, on The Chinese Photobook

Ruben Lundgren of WassinkLundgren, cocurator of “The Chinese Photobook”, talks about the exhibit.

Postcards From the Road: Silent Auction Preview

A selection of photographs from Aperture’s The Open Road Benefit silent auction, taking place this fall in NYC.

Martin Parr on educator Corinne Noordenbos

Martin Parr speaks about the wide-reaching influence of Dutch photography educator Corinne Noordenbos.

Martin Parr Beach Party and Portrait Shoot (Photos)

Images from Martin Parr’s Beach Party and Portrait Shoot at Aperture Gallery.

Cihad Caner Wins the Photographic Museum of Humanity 2013 Grant

The Turkish photographer wins with a documentary series focused on the ongoing impact of Syria’s civil war.

Rinko Kawauchi: My Favorite Color Is Blue (Video)

Revisiting Rinko Kawauchi in conversation with Magnum photojournalist Martin Parr.

Aperture Remix Exhibition – Video

Another look at Aperture’s sixtieth anniversary exhibition, on view through November 17.

Photography Reading Shortlist – 10.23.12

Our choice of the best in online photography news and commentary.

Aperture Remix Exhibition Opening Recap

A sixtieth anniversary celebration and reading room launches at Aperture Gallery.

Martin Parr Presents Life's a Beach

Martin Parr talks about his lifetime photographing at the beach, and how it has culminated in his latest book, Life’s a Beach.

Aperture Remix Exhibition Opening at Aperture Gallery

A new photography exhibition at Aperture Gallery opens Wednesday, October 17.
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Aperture 254

This spring, Aperture presents “Counter Histories,” an issue produced in collaboration with Magnum Foundation and informed by their ongoing Counter Histories grant initiative, featuring artists from around the world who tell new stories about how the past informs the present.