Kitra Cahana’s Still Man Artwork

The photographer and documentarian captures her father's strength through locked-in syndrome

During the most recent TEDMED conference, photographer and documentarian Kitra Cahana delivered an empowering talk on triumph in the face of adversity. Her father, Rabbi Ronnie Cahana, suffered a stroke in his brainstem three years ago. Paralysis set in everywhere below his eyes—taking away his ability to breathe, speak and move independently. However, he never lost consciousness. And with help from his family, was able …

Kartel, a New Street Art and Music Space in Haifa

Israeli graffiti crews Ghostown and Broken Fingaz transform an abandoned boat hanger into a blank canvas for rotating artists

Haifa (Israels third largest city) is best known for its historical German Colony, UNESCO-nodded Bahai Gardens and perhaps the countrys most savory hummus found in the multi-cultural Wadi Nisnas neighborhood. But with these changing times (including massive plans by the Haifa Municipality to pedestrianize the Haifa port district), comes the arrival of Kartel, a multi-level street art, music and design space housed in a neglected …

Photographer Kenneth Willardt: The Beauty Book

An inside look at his NYC gallery in advance of a new interactive book and exhibition

Back in 2003, photographer Kenneth Willardt purchased a corner building in the far west of NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood, a hub for the arts and creative industries. Over 10 years later, the space still functions as both his 558 Gallery and a personal photography studio. Last year Willardt transformed the space for his first major solo exhibition “Size Does Matter“—which featured glorious large-scale images of women …