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Visual Culture / 2026-08-24

UK street photography: government vs police guidance

A UK Home Office pamphlet suggests that photographing people in public without permission could lead to arrest—contradicting police guidance. This piece outlines the legal basics, ethical boundaries, and how such messaging can discourage street photography.

Magnum / 2026-08-21

New Brighton Mural Honors Martin Parr

New Brighton is commissioning a permanent seafront mural to honor photographer Martin Parr and his iconic series The Last Resort. Developed in partnership with the Martin Parr Foundation, the project contextualizes the series' contested reception and its enduring significance in local memory and British documentary photography history.

Photobook / 2026-08-20

Into the Light: Judy Dater’s Photographic Archive

The Bancroft Library’s acquisition of Judy Dater’s archive spans more than five decades of image-making—from her West Coast mentors and friendships to an empathetic portrait practice grounded in trust, light, and human connection.