Valya Lee explores the historic relationship between Russia and China
Photographer Lee creates a new visual language using street photography and still life to discuss the changing influence between the two countries
Jack Forrest’s daily poster project puts an emphasis on bold typography
Having just graduated, the designer experiments with different styles and imagery in his posters to challenge himself and connect with the design community
New photo book Fanatics will make you long for the days of live music
James Marcus Haney collates a decade’s worth of imagery taken during his travels with musicians ranging from The Strokes to Elton John for his first book, which celebrates the special relationship between artists and their fans
Chloe Dewe Mathews on her five-year project capturing the River Thames
The photographer explores our relationship with the river – which stretches over 210 miles long – by documenting the rituals and everyday acts that take place along its banks
Around the Block celebrates the horror and opportunity of the blank page
The short film, directed by Jonnie Lewis, draws parallels between the sidewalk creatures of Michigan street artist David Zinn and the importance of getting your idea out and into the world
Gucci’s collage portrait project celebrates Black history pioneers
The fashion brand has partnered with A Vibe Called Tech to create a series of self portraits that highlight four curators championing Black narratives
Documenting NHS workers on the frontline of the pandemic
As the UK enters the third act of the coronavirus crisis, photographer Slater King reflects on what it was like to be at the forefront of the pandemic last year, when he began shooting portraits of NHS staff at London’s Whittington Hospital
A new book celebrates the diversity of the queer photography scene
Over 50 photographers have contributed work to New Queer Photography – which pays tribute to what its editor Benjamin Wolbergs describes as “a variety of different styles and visual worlds beyond clichés and preconceptions”
How I Work: Mark Clennon
The New York-based photographer talks about the need for transparency in the industry, who he is creating work for, and why documenting protests is vital
How to survive 2021: Keep on Collaborating
From reimagining office culture online to using the wealth of virtual events to make new contacts, creatives discuss how to make collaboration a key part of your work this year
How to survive 2021: Get Noticed
How to make connections, present yourself and build an attention-grabbing portfolio that lands work
How to survive 2021: Be Daring
Creatives share their advice for taking an adventurous spirit into the new year, and discuss the importance of how you frame risk