Brief - 03 Editorial Research

RESEARCH - EDITORIAL

HIDDEN ISLAM

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In Italy the right to worship, without discrimination, is enshrined within the constitution. There are 1.35 million Muslims in Italy and yet, officially, only eight mosques in the whole country. This shortage of places to worship is particularly acute in north east Italy, where the photographer Nicolò Degiorgis lives, home to many anti-Islamic campaigns headed by the right wing party Lega Nord.In ‘Hidden Islam’, Degiorgis provides a fascinating glimpse into Italy’s secret places of worship; The lock ups, garages, shops, warehouses and old factories that have been turned into makeshift Mosques by the local Muslim population.

Black and white images of the buildings’ dull exteriors are printed on folded pages that open up to reveal the vibrant mosque inside, printed in full vivid colour. The size of the gatherings varies, from large crowds who sometimes pray outside to a small room full to bursting, or to intimate groups of two or three Muslims.The photographs are presented without bias or subjectivity in order to allow the reader to draw their own conclusion.

LES PIERRES

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A collection of photos of precious stones.

AVEC LE COUER

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The debut monograph of Théo Gosselin presents the Paris/Amiens-based photographer’s most interesting work to date. With obvious influences from the likes of Ryan McGinley, Gosselin presents his friends engaging in the act of escapism. The book is a deliberately cinematic portrayal of a generation in which social media has blurred the lines between public and private. Exploring the notions of being documented and simply being, as his subjects pursue the elusive idea of freedom.

THE TRIANGULATION

https://www.behance.net/gallery/739001/THE-TRIANGULATION-OF-HAPPINESS

The Triangulation of Happiness

Client : Self Initiated

The Triangulation of Happiness, a limited release, large format, B&W photography zine features personal photographs of my travels across small town USA . In search of the desolate & abandoned, I road-tripped, experienced and photographed - fueled by an obsession with the relationship between people, places & possessions.

"Fireworks" photograph shortlisted in the Travel category of the Monster Children/Corona
photography competition.

DWELL COASTAL CITIES

https://www.behance.net/gallery/7212089/Dwell-Coastal-Cities-Revisited

Idea and visual identity for a travel guide to coastal cities around the world, but from a rather offbeat and alternative viewpoint that is slightly different from the usual glossy travel magazines that focus either on popular tourist attractions or luxury travel.

NOURISH MAGAZINE

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Nourished Journal is a new food and lifestyle publication from Melbourne/New York based Made Publishers. The journal features interviews with inspiring individuals, uplifting and informative editorial, recipes, travel stories and practical information on health and wellbeing.