Wasted, a skateboard brand based in Paris, has forged a creative partnership with fellow label Damn, resulting in an capsule collection that reverently honours the trailblazing Punk Picasso legacy of American filmmaker and photographer, Larry Clark.

The limited-edition collaboration is made up of several styles including a flannel button-down, printed tees, hoodies, pullovers, denim bottoms and skateboard accessories. One noteworthy piece is the Plaid Riot Shirt, constructed in a mixed material blend with sewn patch and printed finishes. The Casper Denim Jeans also catch the eye, arriving with artwork from Clark’s Punk Picasso book, and a woven label on the back pocket.

Completing the capsule are two decks, an ashtray, rolling paper and a wallet, each adorned with further pieces in the form of unreleased photographs from Tulsa to River Phoenix memorabilia and intimate family portraits.

“Wasted and Damn share a common culture and deep connection to the Parisian skate scene,” says Xiang-Fang Ye, co-founder of Wasted. “This collaboration pays tribute to Larry Clark’s work through the underground spirit of both brands. What drives this partnership is our shared passion for youth, photography, and skateboarding.”

You can cop the Wasted x Damn x Larry King collection now exclusively from wasted.fr, and at the Wasted flagship in Paris from October 23.

A photo of one of the very few tigers in the world that has adapted to a mangrove habitat has won the 2023 Mangrove Photography Awards.

The majestic big cat was captured in the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India by Soham Bhattacharyya.

It is estimated that there are only 200 of these magnificent animals in the Sundarbans mangrove forest with only 96 thought to be in the West Bengal Forest where the photo was taken.

Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in coastal intertidal zones. The trees grow in areas with low-oxygen soil, where slow-moving waters allow fine sediments to accumulate. Mangrove forests only grow in tropical zones.

The Mangrove Photography Awards is organized by the Mangrove Action Project who says that less than half of half the world’s original mangrove forest cover remains.

“Photographs of mangroves and contests related to them play a multifaceted role in advocating for the conservation and protection of these critical coastal forests,” says one of the judges Fulvio Eccardi.

“They raise awareness, educate, inspire action, and contribute to the scientific understanding of these ecosystems, all of which are vital for their long-term survival and the well-being of coastal communities around the world.”

Perhaps one of the most frustrating parts of landscape photography is that you do not have any control over the conditions, and if nature does not feel like cooperating that day, you can end up with a real struggle on your hands. That does not mean you should just give up and pack it in, though. This great video follows an experienced landscape photographer as he deals with such a day and perseveres in order to still come home with worthwhile images. 

Coming to you from Christian Irmler – Landscape Photographer, this interesting video follows him as he creates landscape images in the mediocre conditions. I truly believe that compelling photos can be made no matter the conditions, but where photographers often go wrong is having an idea of the shot they want in their heads and trying to force it to work when the environment just isn’t conducive to it. You will be much more satisfied if you embrace the conditions you are given and work to create photos that the light and weather work well for. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Irmler. 

And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out our latest tutorial, “Photographing the World: Japan With Elia Locardi!” 

The Fotografiska Museum by Suzhou Creek is now open to the public, featuring four exhibitions by Chinese and foreign artists as well as nightlife options.

Fotografiska Shanghai is the museum’s first Asian location and its fifth worldwide, after Stockholm, Tallinn, New York and Berlin.

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It takes up 4,600 square meters of space and is located near the famous Sihang Warehouse in Jing’an District. Along with exhibition spaces, there is room for dance, music, seminars, lectures and other cross-border events.

What makes Fotografiska unique is that its exhibitions, café, open-air bar, and stores are open to the public until 11pm, giving Shanghai’s art enthusiasts a late-night option to experience art and spend time with friends.

Fotografiska’s exhibitions will not be restricted to photographs but also include movies, sculptures, and installations.

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“Photography is an old medium, but with so many new methods like sound, video, and even AI, we are curious to see what young Chinese artists will present to us,” said Pauline Benthede, Fotografiska Global VP of Exhibitions.

The four opening shows, which feature both domestic and international artists, will be open to the public until at least January 15, 2024.

“White Nights in Wonderland” by photographer Feng Li encourages visitors to witness the spectacle of contemporary society in all its strange, nuanced, and visceral detail as seen through the photographer’s lens.

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“White Nights in Wonderland,” curated by international photographer Holly Roussell, comprises around 200 images taken over 20 years, offering never-before-seen photos as well as recontextualizing some of Feng’s iconic works.

“Abstraction and the Altered Landscape” features works by Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky from two projects. Burtynsky’s artistic approach has evolved over 40 years, and abstraction has become a major way of expression for him.

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The majority of the photographs in this exhibition were taken from fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and drones, so there is a visual continuity in seeing the landscape from lofty vantage points that expose the patterns, structure, and scale of the Earth’s surface.

“Fan Xi: Simulation Play” features an assortment of “new plant species” cultivated by the artist Fan Xi in a domain of supernatural vegetation. By trimming, cutting, collaging, and assembling digitalized nature, real-world dimensions are distorted and new axes of perception are formed.

The exhibition seeks to challenge the conventional method of creation and encourage exploration of a broader approach to photography’s interpretation.

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“Variations of 96 Chords in Space” by multidisciplinary artist Samson Young is a video installation that incorporates computer programming, music, and performance.

It combines various images, colors, and music. Various mediums are combined using computer algorithms that arrange and layer them in both random and sequential sequences.

If you go:

Fotografiska Shanghai

Address: No.127 Guangfu Road, Jing’an District 光复路127号

Open hour: 10:30am – 11pm (closed on Monday)

Tickets: 120 yuan, 80 yuan for students and elderly

By Laura Sharman and Ailbhe Macmahon For Mailonline

Published: 03:08 EDT, 23 October 2023 | Updated: 03:10 EDT, 23 October 2023

One of the world’s most famous photographers is sharing an astonishing array of pictures from his 40-year career in a new book, and they all share one common theme – spirituality.

Steve McCurry ‘explores human spirituality in all its remarkable diversity and beauty’ in his new book Devotion, publisher Prestel explains.

The photographer, who frequently has work published in National Geographic and is part of the esteemed Magnum Photos collective, shot to renown with his 1984 ‘Afghan Girl’ portrait of Sharbat Gula, an Afghan refugee in Pakistan during the Soviet-Afghan War. 

The years that followed saw him travel the world with his camera, capturing evocative scenes everywhere from New York and India to Afghanistan. Some of the photos that have made it into Devotion include a poignant picture of a woman caring for her ailing nephew, a moving image of a woman polishing her late husband’s headstone and a serene shot of a woman meditating by the Ganges river. 

‘McCurry captures penetrating moments of devotion, loyalty, faithfulness and dedication,’ the publisher says of his book. ‘Reproduced in stunning colour, these photographs honour the universal desire to create meaning in the midst of everyday life and offer viewers an opportunity to connect with their own spirituality — whatever form that takes.’

Scroll down to look inside this ‘powerful collection of spiritually inflected images’…

The Photo Beijing 2023, an international photography event, was unveiled at the China Millennium Monument in the capital on Saturday.

Under the theme of “Images: Rural – Coexistence”, the week-long photography extravaganza covers nine subthemes, including “Rural Revitalization”, “Building Beijing as a Museum City” and the “Belt and Road Initiative”. The event features 13 forums and showcases over 2,000 (sets of) photographs in 11 exhibitions, offering the audience a visual feast.

Photo Beijing 2023, which will run through Oct 29, is co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Beijing municipal government, and co-organized by several cultural organizations and companies including the China Artistic Photography Society and China Photographers Association.

By Sharon Mai and Sharon Mai For Dailymail.Com

Published: 23:01 EDT, 22 October 2023 | Updated: 23:01 EDT, 22 October 2023

Shanina Shaik looked stunning as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The 32-year-old model put on a stylish display as she showed off her incredible figure in a halter-style, black minidress teamed with leather, knee-high boots.

She was spotted leaving the photography workshop Milk Studios in Hollywood while carrying an elegant satchel bag with gold hardware.

The Australian beauty — who went topless underneath an open robe for a jewelry campaign photoshoot earlier this month — slicked back her raven black tresses into a tight bun.

She accessorized simply with dainty gold hoop earrings, a delicate watch and a gold bangle bracelet. 

Shaik — who welcomed her first child over a year ago with her boyfriend, Matthew Adesuyan — opted for a light makeup look with a healthy flushed appearance.

For a sun-kissed glow, she rocked ample coral blush to go with her simple eye look and peachy pink lip.

The top model was spotted without her son — whom she welcomed a little bit over a year ago.

In September 2022, she gave birth to her first child with her boyfriend, Matthew Adesuyan.

Shaik and the advertising executive were first romantically linked in 2020. 

Shortly before sharing her pregnancy with the world on Instagram, Shaik told People about how happy the couple were to become parents.

She also said that being pregnant had been ‘a really pleasant, healthy, and amazing experience’ for her.

‘I’ve been quite lucky and I’m just excited to finally share the news,’ she told the outlet about the birth of her child at the time.

‘It is quite exciting for myself and my partner and our families as well,’ she continued before adding that Adesuyan was ‘so happy’ about becoming a father.

‘He’s over the moon and he’s so supportive,’ she added. ‘He’s just excited to share this experience together as well.’

‘We’re very much in love, and to bring a beautiful life into this world is quite special,’ she gushed. 

Later, she took to her Instagram to share a photo of her newborn bundled up as he slept to announce that they had welcomed their son.

‘Welcome to the world baby Zai Adesuyan,’ she wrote in her caption. ‘Matthew and I, are so in love!!!’