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The Photographer Showing Burkinis in Objective, Abstract Light
Melina Papageorgiou's hazy, sun-soaked images from Abu Dhabi don't just challenge stereotypes about Muslim women—they also focus a critical eye on the negativity surrounding the swimwear two-piece.
'What We Look Like': Intimate, Diverse Photos of Non-Binary People
When photographer Jackson Akitt started a portrait series of queer people in their local community, they ended up with a project that documented non-binary identities in all their diverse forms.
Inside the Anti-Domestic Violence Protests That Took Over London
Direction action group Sisters Uncut blocked off bridges all over the UK to protest cuts made to domestic abuse services. We joined them as they stopped traffic one on of London's busiest roads.
The Photographer Representing Her Non-Binary Friends as They'd Like to Be Seen
Laurence Philomène is challenging the lack of non-binary representation by photographing her friends as their ideal selves, set against her vivid fantasy backdrops.
Overflowing with Joy and Pagan Pride at Australia's Biggest Witch Party
Welcome to Brisbane's annual Beltane festival.
Celebrating the Power of Female Arab Athletes Through Photographs
When "Active Arab Women" photographer Lara Al-Hadeedi grew frustrated with the stereotypes surrounding Middle Eastern women and sports, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Photos of Female Models, Muses, and Strangers
In her new book, "Another Girl Another Planet," photographer Valerie Phillips looks over the last 15 years she spent photographing everyone from Instagram-famous stars to girls she met on airplanes and cafes.
The Best Friends of New Zealand Cosplay, in Photos
Just some costumed chums, side-by-side at the National Finals.
'I'm Less Afraid Now': The Photographer Making Older Women Feel Visible Again
"She's probably got an amazing story to tell, and you would never know until you ask."
The Revved-Up Women of Amateur Racing Brake for No One
Racing souped-up DIY cars in terrifying displays of speed and endurance isn't just for boys. We went down to the Autograss National Championships to meet the female racers who can outdrive any man.
The Patron Saints of our Supermarkets, in Photos
Day after day, women of all stripes set to work scanning and swiping and putting up with shit from the general public. They are the backbone of our grocery stores, toiling to keep your cupboards full—and their own families fed.
'It's Transformative': Māori Women Talk About Their Sacred Chin Tattoos
When New Zealand was colonized in the 1800s, the ancient Māori practice of moko kauae—or sacred female facial tattooing—began to fade away. Now the art form is having a resurgence. Here's what it means to stamp your identity on your face.