2015 Avant Guardian Photography Contest

The search for new and emerging talent returns in its 15th edition

The 15th edition of the Avant Guardian photography competition, hosted by Surface magazine, continues its annual search for new and emerging US-based talent, whether they shoot still-life, fashion or anything in between. The 10 winning submissions will be featured in the magazine’s October 2015 issue, timed with a special exhibition in New York and—in its past years—the contest has served as a useful platform for …

Neon Indian: Annie

The very talented Neon Indian (aka Alan Palomo) has just released what is set to be one of this summer’s regular jams: “Annie.” It’s a welcome return from Neon Indian, whose last album was released back in 2011. The track is a bubbly synth-pop bonanza, with traces of reggae and an ’80s tinge that sets up an upbeat, energetic mood for sunlit adventures.

Jenny Lewis’ Hackney Studio Project

The photographer visits creatives in their studio spaces for her new series

Photographer Jenny Lewis has a knack for shooting people in their own environments, capturing her subjects when they are truly at ease in front of her camera. The skill is evident in her book “One Day Young,” which features mothers with their newborn children in their Hackney, east London homes. It’s also visible in her latest project, “Hackney Studio.” Lewis’ portraits depict the spaces in …