A Dream you Dream Alone, by Maryam Eisler, 2021 An elegant, aloof figure lies, sprawled, blanketed in stripes, formed of shadows from a gazebo above. Here’s a glimpse into Chief Contributing…
Pioneering entrepreneur and philanthropist Nachson Mimran has a show of his black and white photography at the Leica Gallery in London's Mayfair. Compelling for many reasons, says LUX Editor-in-Chief…
A powerful show at one of Europe's most spectacular philanthropic art foundations showcases the works of one of the 20th century's most provocative image-makers A complex comprising a converted…
The hardback copy of 'Confined Artists - Free Spririts: Portraints and Interviews from Lockdown 2020'. Photo by Maryam Eisler During the lockdown of 2020, Maryam Eisler brought together 164 of the…
Works by Thawan Duchanee at The Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok Boonchai Bencharongkul founded The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Bangkok in 2012 to create a space to appreciate the works of…
The architectural intricacies of the Parnham House estate, with an almost hidden Stephanie Bolam. Photograph by Maryam Eisler Human, natural and built landscapes, ancient and modern, come together…
The exterior of Albion Jeune gallery with installations from I Want to Believe by Esben Weile Kjær Lucca Hue-Williams has opened Fitzrovia's newest gallery, Albion Jeune. Here, LUX speaks to the…
Dilara Begum Jolly, Parables of the Womb. Image courtesy of the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation Barrister A B M Hamidul Mishbah, who specialises in Intellectual Property (Copyright & Visual Art)…
Part of a VR series that Beeple released for free public use. Courtesy of W1 Curates Mike Winklemann, AKA Beeple, shot to fame after his digital artwork EVERYDAY: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS became the…
Vik Muniz, Woman of Algiers, after Pablo Picasso (Surfaces), 2022 Brazilian artist and photographer Vik Muniz's most recent series Surfaces is currently on display in the FOTOCUBISMO exhibition at…
The Four Seasons, 2021, by Idris Khan, in the lobby of the Deutsche Bank Center, New York With Preview Day of Frieze New York underway, Will Fenstermaker discovers a stunning and carefully curated…
Left to right: Darius Sanai, Audrey bazin, Maria Sukkar, Frédéric Rouzaud, Rita Kamale, Nadja Swarovski and Brandei Estes A crowd of the leading movers and shakers from the worlds of art and…
Red Dahlias by Cig Harvey Graham Nash, of legendary music trio Crosby Stills and Nash, is a major collector of modern photography. As this year’s Photo London fair gets underway, we speak with…
Estenopeica Digital I by Javier Hinojosa, 2022 Fariba Farshad is co-founder of Photo London which since its inception eight years ago has become one of the most respected photography fairs in the…
Il Etait Une Fois, Le Nord-Pinus by Maryam Eisler Maryam Eisler - the photographer behind many of LUX’s artist covers, including our most recent KAWS cover- continues her fascination with the…
For the winter 2023 issue of LUX, rising star photographer Angie Kremer captured the stars of an emerging Parisian creative scene. Her evocative images and her interviews with these individuals…
The drama of Lech by night. Main photograph by Isabella Sheherazade Sanai High in the Arlberg ski region, the bijoux village of Lech has attracted royalty and aristocracy to its slopes for a…
Andy Warhol's polaroids framed at Bar Nineteen12 at The Beverly Hills Hotel To be a fly on the wall at Studio 54, privy to Hollywood glamour and New York nightlife, during Warhol’s heyday is now…
Louis Roederer CEO Frédéric Rouzaud, Prize judges and LUX contributing editors Maria Sukkar and Maryam Eisler, Prize winner Akosua Viktoria Adu-Sanyah, judges Carrie Scott and Brandei Estes, and…
One of Australia's most well-known photographer's Sean Scott is best known for his underwater, sea-life and ocean photography. Here he tells LUX about his draw to the oceans and his new…
Lost at the Beach. Image courtesy of the artist New York-based architect-turned-artist Erin O’Keefe plays tricks with our perceptions with her photographs that look like graphic paintings. The…
Sunil Gupta standing amongst his works from Arrival series, 2022 Photographer, writer, curator and activist Sunil Gupta has explored issues of racism, sexuality, migration and inequality in his…
Temperley children and friends reading Clara and the Magic Circles in Diana’s log cabin. Image courtesy of Maryam Eisler Cavan Mahony, author of Clara and The Magic Circles children's book,…
Alissa Everett California born, Nairobi based artist, Alissa Everett has visited over 130 countries and since 2003 has been covering and photographing conflict and ethnic issues that still remain…
'Tolstoy'. Courtesy of Michel Ghatan Michel Ghatan works with the most difficult type of models. Animals. Here he speaks to LUX's Chief Contributing Editor, Maryam Eisler, about the importance of…
Portrait of Henry Lohmeyer by Maryam Eisler American photographer Henry Lohmeyer is not only renowned for his powerful photography but also his use of words to accompany each work of art. Here,…
Iran Issa-Khan Born in Tehran, Iran Issa-Khan moved to New York in the 1970’s, and became one of the world’s most celebrated fashion photographers and a favourite of celebrities and political…
Maureen Bryan & Don McCollin in their studio. Photograph by Maryam Eisler 43 years ago, Don McCollin and Maureen Bryan met and formed a bond which would later result them to become an iconic…
Inspired by the vibrant colours and laid-back lifestyle of the island of Capri, fashion designer Catherine Prevost’s latest collection was celebrated with an in-store exhibition of artworks by…
Ice Garden by David Sinclair Over the course of his career, David Sinclair has photographed some of our planet's wildest landscapes and led numerous polar expeditions, working closely with local…
Rashid Johnson in the studio with a work from his series Anxious Red Paintings. Photograph by Sheree Hovsepian Rashid Johnson is a cult superstar among contemporary artists, inexorably leading the…
Artist Clara Hastrup in her studio at the Royal Academy of Arts in London Danish artist Clara Hastrup graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts in 2020, and is one of the selected artists in this…
Afshin Naghouni in his studio. Photograph by Maryam Eisler Born in Iran, visual artist Afshin Naghouni immigrated to London in his mid-twenties where he began to establish a reputation for his…
Mahi photographed by Annie Guttridge A new generation of photographer-activists are raising awareness of the beauty under the sea, and creating a call to action to save the oceans DEUTSCHE BANK…
Aquajenne in Paradise II Elevator Girls (1996) by Miwa Yanagi. Courtesy Deutsche Bank Collection At the heart of Deutsche Bank’s worldwide art programme is one of the most interesting and diverse…
Untitled drawing by Hugo Wilson made with charcoal, black chalk, sandpaper and a sanding machine, paper mounted on aluminium. Photograph by Maryam Eisler London-based artist Hugo Wilson works with…
Sunset, a limited edition photograph by Cathleen Naundorf. Courtesy of Cathleen Naundorf studio Maryam Eisler Following in the footsteps of Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Peter Beard,…
darvish Fakhr photographed by Hugh Fox British-Iranian, Canadian-born, American-raised artist darvish Fakhr's multifaceted practice embraces dualities - light and dark, play and solemnity, movement…
Photogenic Painting, Untitled 75/31, Barbara Kasten. Copyright & courtesy the artist Barbara Kasten is one of the most intriguing and influential photographic artists of the past 50 years. Born…
'James Turrell' installed at Pace Gallery, 6 Burlington Gardens, London. From left: Sagittarius (2019); Cassiopeia (2019); Pegasus (2019). Photograph by Damian Griffiths James Turrell's practice…
Strawberry Greenhouses by Leyla Emektar, a finalist in EEA's photography competition Strawberry Greenhouses (above), is one of the finalists’ entries of the European Environment Agency’s latest…
Flow Diptych, Part 2 of 2 by Vik Muniz, for the 2019 Ruinart Carte Blanche commission and installed at the Ruinart Art Bar at Frieze London 2019 Brazilian photographer Vik Muniz has responded to…
Shirin Neshat at home in New York City Shirin Neshat’s devastatingly striking art combines dream, reality and an undercurrent of anger and sadness. As a major retrospective of her work is held in…
Jordan Alexander's signature marquis chain necklace with 18K gold and pave diamond earrings and a cushion cut morganite ring. All pieces designed by Theresa Bruno Theresa Bruno established her…
John Pawson is one of the UK's most renowned architects, known for his signature white, pared-back aesthetic that celebrates space over clutter. His projects vary from high-end private homes to…
Peter Beard & Mock Elephant Charge (1985), by Mirella Ricciardi Born in Kenya, Mirella Ricciardi has worked as a photographer for over 65 years, shooting everything from high-profile fashion…
'Charline & Blanche' (2019), by Viviane Sassen Dutch artist Viviane Sassen is known for her visceral portrayals of the human form in all its beauty and frailty. Maisie Skidmore meets the…
The artist Secundino Hernández in Venice, holding one of his preparatory studies for a larger palette painting LUX Contributing Editor and photographer Maryam Eisler is entranced by Spanish…
Art photographer David Yarrow on his new image of the Pioneer Bar, Cindy Crawford and a wolf We called last year’s photograph of the mountain men at the bar The Usual Suspects, as that is…
The 15th edition of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers' Awards took place at the Royal Academy of Arts, London Last week, the 15th edition of the annual Louis Roederer International Wine…
“I worked in nature as if it was in the studio. The vineyards seemed to me a very poetical, mysterious and playful environment.” – Marie Benattar Louis Roederer makes what might just be the…
From the 'Water' series by Mustafah Abdulaziz American photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz wins the 2019 Leica Oskar Barnack Award with his eight-year project exploring the world's water…
Models (left to right) Agathe Angel Chapman de Lussy, Blaise and Alice Pins wearing designs by Meihui Liu of Victim Fashion Street. Hats by Noel Stewart and Piers Atkinson. Shoes by Natacha Marro.…
'Atelier' (2014). Thomas Demand. German photographer Thomas Demand has become celebrated for his compelling, sometimes shocking, abstract recreations of the everyday. He talks to Anna…
An image from Maryam Eisler's new series 'O is for Origin' When Maryam Eisler, LUX Contributing Editor and author of The Sublime Feminine, visited Iceland the results were spectacular At first…
Model and stylist Mouchette Bell. Photographed by Benjamin Kaufman LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…
Model, philanthropist and psychology student Olivia Anakwe. Instagram: @olivia_anakwe LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series,…
Instagram: @nelis_vansia Has Instagram been taken over by fake follower fever, banal mirror selfies and blatant product promotion? Not if you’re one of the new wave of creatives, eschewing…
Model and actress Adrianna Gradziel. Instagram: @adriannagradziel LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…
Anna Wallace-Thompson speaks to curator and artist Maryam Eisler about the characters in her latest book, Voices: East London, which celebrates the unique hub of creativity and…
Curator, artist and LUX contributing editor Maryam Eisler shares exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs and stories from her latest book, Voices: East London, which celebrates the creativity of…
22-year-old model and actress, Emma Laird. Instagram: @emmlaird LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her new online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…
London based model, actress, filmmaker and Mental Health Foundation ambassador, Florence Kosky Charlie Newman LUX's model of the month series is back with new contributing editor Charlie…
Gerhard Vormwald, Thomas mit Messlatte, 1980, Gelatin silver print photography, 30cm x 30cm Courtesy Prince House Gallery photo basel is Switzerland's first and only international art fair…
William Eggleston, Memphis, 1965–68. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Promised Gift of Jade Lau. Courtesy David Zwirner, New York/London/Hong Kong American photographer William…
A prominent member of the charitable Pearly Kings and Queens Society, Doreen Golding as featured in 'Voices East London' by Maryam Eisler Maryam Eisler is a busy woman; co-chair of the Tate’s…
The Giant (Le Géant), 1937. Paul Nougé (poet and founder of surrealism in Belgium) on the Belgian Coast by René Magritte. Courtesy Brachot Gallery, Brussels Whilst René Magritte is best known…
3D lenticular print of a slipper orchid from the 2016 series ‘Naturalium’ by Rob Munday, launched at Photo London 2017 How would you like your children’s portrait done – in oils,…
Château Mouton-Rothschild vineyards in autumn Image: Mathieu Anglada Saison d'Or We all know that collectors of fine art are liable to collectors of great wine: how better to appreciate a Joan…
“Trigger: Gender as a Tool and a Weapon,” 2017. Exhibition View: New Museum. Photo: Maris Hutchinson / EPW Studio The New Museum is well known for its radical programme of exhibitions…
Three paintings by Russian artist Erik Bulatov in his 2015 show ‘Bot’ at de Pury de Pury in London The time is right for the art auction world to embrace the new digital technologies and take…
This weekend at London Fashion Week, Burberry opened the doors to Old Sessions House, the brand's new London home, coinciding with the launch of their latest collection and a major photographic…
Polo tournaments don't exactly suffer from a downmarket reputation, but there is polo and there is the Hublot Polo in Gstaad. On arriving in your car, you are confronted with a unique kind of…
British model and clown in training, Hazel Townsend. Image by Felicity Ingram Sydney Lima LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series,…
The ancient chedi at Wat Chedi Luang temple, Chiang Mai. Image by James Houston Chiang Mai is fast becoming Asia's most appealing tourist destination with its verdant scenery, glorious temples,…
Model and photographer, Darwin Gray. Image by Robert Binda Sydney Lima LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…
Peterson Kamwathi, Medical Establishment-from the Sitting Allowance series, 2009, Courtesy of The Heong Gallery Robert Devereux, former partner of the Virgin empire, served as chairman of the board…
Rami Mekdachi has worked as a perfumer for over twenty years, collaborating with some of the world's best known brands, such as L'Oréal, Colette, Lacoste and Chloé. And now, he's created his own…
Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) 1971 As David Hockney approaches his 80th birthday, the Tate Britain celebrates his vast and varied body of work in the largest retrospective to…
The streets of Delhi. Picture by Igor Ovsyannykov In the past, India's heaving capital has been a fly-in, fly-out destination for most tourists, but with a booming art scene and the recent opening…
The annual Jaipur Literature Festival is the world's largest free literary festival, attracting crowds of book-loving enthusiasts from across the globe. Set in the grounds of Hotel Diggi Palace,…
Antonio Rovaldi, Orizzonte in Italia (dalla serie), 2011-2015 In a society bombarded with images and digital platforms our lives are constantly being recorded through new perspectives. The…
Fotofever Paris is a friendly kind of art fair. It welcomes newcomers, whether or not their pockets are deep, and favours fresh faced talent. Ahead of the fair’s fifth edition,…
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it - the market in photography is booming like never before, and even major museums, art institutions and auction houses want to get in on the action. Collectors…
Controversy and chaos collide in the photography of Tierney Gearon, discovers Millie Walton. No wonder Charles Saatchi is a fan. Tierney Gearon is hard to pin down. It takes a couple of weeks for…
Where is the best place to combine a proper luxury holiday, ancient, unknown temples and one of the most unique dining experiences? Bali resident MARY JUSTICE THOMASSON would tell you it’s right…
Port, the great fortified wine created by the English in Portugal, was once an essential indulgence in every self-respecting home. Now, after decades of being as unfashionable as acrylic slacks, it…
When the photographer ANNA SKLADMANN returned to her parents’ homeland, Russia, she discovered a generation of privileged, sophisticated children. She thought of them as little adults, and has…
Christopher Boffoli is the photographer and inspiration behind the astonishing ‘Big Appetites’ series of photographs, of which we publish a selection here. Largely self taught, the…
Olivo Barbieri creates artifice out of reality. The Italian art photographer and film-maker, who has shown at MOMA New York, the Sundance Festival and Tate Modern in London, specialises…
For the adventurous traveller, no continent has the allure of Africa. The cradle of civilisation is also host to the world's greatest big game, some of its most magnificent vistas, and is…
