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GUP Magazine, an international authoritative publication on photography, connects its communities with the sharpest conceptual photography, the latest photo books, and compelling writings about the contemporary world of photography. As an overall platform for photography we publish four premium print issues a year, deliver daily online content, and produce self-initiated book publications.

22/03/2025

VIVIANNE PÄRLI

1990, Germany

The irretrievability of each and every moment is why I have stuck to analog photography since the earliest days of my photographic practice. Focusing on the alive.

21/03/2025

TANYA TRABOULSI

1976, Austria/Lebanon

My work is an intimate exploration of memory, identity, and the complexities of belonging. Often drawing inspiration from Beirut - a city that exists as both a muse and a mirror - I navigate the tensions between beauty and devastation, chaos and tenderness, that shape this layered and elusive place.

Through photography, I intertwine personal and collective narratives, combining images from my family archive with my own. This blending of past and present allows me to reimagine the threads of memory, history, and lived experience, creating a dialogue that connects what was with what is.

20/03/2025

MATE KOHOUT

1991, Hungary

19/03/2025

DION LEUNG

1999, Hong Kong

Dion Leung is a Hong Kong-based visual artist, who mainly works with photography, videography, and collage. She explores topics of rebellion and conflicts with the practice of realism. As a self-taught artist, Dion is constantly looking for the expression of art amongst human interaction in other disciplines. Having an interest in history and politics, she is trying to fulfill her understanding of the sophisticated world through her art practice and reminding herself that everything true is beautiful.

18/03/2025

CIRO FALCIANO

1996, Italy

Ciro Falciano is an Italian freelance photographer, born in Naples and currently based in Milan. Self-taught, he embarked on his professional journey in commercial photography in 2014, working in fashion and still life shoots, as well as commercial videography for e-commerce products. In 2020, he shifted his focus to personal projects, delving deeply into hermetic photography and reportage. His work seeks to uncover profound meanings and connections between life events, drawing inspiration from dreams, personal relationships, and his hometown. Photography is his way of asserting his identity, intimately tied to his emotionality. His Neapolitan origins and the environment in which he grew up have profoundly influenced his artistic exploration, providing a cultural and emotional backdrop for his work.

17/03/2025

EVELINE SMOLDERS

1990, Belgium

"I am here/we are here" was born from my desire to hold onto the magic and chaos of early motherhood. This collaborative project explores the conflicting needs for autonomy and connection that shape the first transformative years as a new mother.

The project reflects on how motherhood reshapes not only the physical body but also the self, expanding experiences and perceptions while placing strain on personal time and space. At its core, it is a declaration of presence, speaking to each mother’s struggle to affirm her identity amidst the constant demands of caregiving, while also marveling at the growing bond she shares with her child.

16/03/2025

NICOLA RUSSO

1998, Italy

Namaki is a photographic investigation developed in Mexico about the Chupacabra, a mythical beast said to drink the blood of animals for sustenance. The identity of this creature holds a place in the collective imagination of Mexicans, despite the scant knowledge about it. The Chupacabra is a twilight animal, a silent predator that moves among humans without arousing suspicion, leaving only the traces of its attacks and the remains of mutilated prey. Driven purely by the instinct to feed, this creature embodies nature in all its methodical and ruthless indifference, where survival reigns, creating a raw, unsentimental balance.

Namaki, meaning “search” in Nahuatl, the language of the ancient Aztecs, represents the very essence of the project: an ongoing visual and conceptual investigation, identifying the Chupacabra as a symbol of the complex connection between humanity and the wild, of how people relate to myth and become captivated by it. This investigation invites the audience to reflect on the duality of reality, contrasting the palpable violence of nature with the magic and stories that speak of legends. It creates an experience that goes beyond mere documentation of the beast, penetrating the mythological and cultural tapestry of Mexico, following the tracks of the mysterious creature.

15/03/2025

JOSE LORRUE

1991, Spain

El Salto is a photographic essay that explores migration through the metaphorical act of "leaping into the sea," using the Mediterranean as a border space that reflects the identity and sense of belonging within the Moroccan community.

The project seeks to create new narratives that move beyond traditional discourse and media portrayals of migration. Rather than presenting an assumed documentary reality, it offers a subjective perspective that blends both authentic and constructed elements, resulting in a more nuanced and complex narrative. Through this approach, El Salto aims to create a space for reflection, allowing viewers to connect with the community’s relationship to the sea and the cultural iconography that embodies their struggles, dreams, and aspirations.

14/03/2025

ALISSA LANG

2004, Austria

MONO NO AWARE

In this work, the transience of every moment is thematized. Mono no aware comes from Japanese art and means that the beauty of things is enhanced by the awareness of transience. The comparison between humankind and nature is intended to make us aware that we too are transient and that every moment is precious. Furthermore, the presence of transience in photography is discussed, how it can be used as a creative tool, and what it means to capture a moment.

13/03/2025

ANGELINA NIKOLAYEVA

1997, Ukraine

My work delves into the interplay of color and light, capturing moments where the familiar dissolves into the abstract. In Chromatic Drift, water becomes both subject and medium—a prism of reflections, refractions, and endless layers of meaning.

For me, water embodies a sense of boundless depth, as though its details and textures stretch into something eternal. From shimmering reflections to the prism-like ripples of the sea, each image explores the transient beauty of light in motion.

12/03/2025

RYLEY CLARKE

1999, Australia

Dark Signs of a Red Summer’s Shadow is a youth culture narrative that reflects upon the experiences of coming of age, in a fraught and ever-changing world. In this moment of social, political and economic fracturing, young adults have found their transition into adulthood interrupted. The disruptions caused by the pandemic's lockdowns left a generation lost, creating a void of experiences and sensations. Dysfunctioning systems, climate change, escalating wars, and economic uncertainty have all contributed to a sense of apprehension. Coming of age at a time of increasing global challenges has influenced the way young adults the way young adults perceive their present existence and future. This narrative aims to shed light on the experiences and sensations which shape the affective moments of becoming. My practice, through photographic storytelling, delves into a cinematic exploration to examine how ominous shifts in our social world disrupt the transition into emerging adulthood. The body of work aims to capture the disillusionment of growing up and seeks to contemplate an uncertain future in a world transformed.

11/03/2025

TIMON BENSON

1998, The UK

Timon Benson is an analogue photographer born in the North-West (UK) of dual heritage that utilises the medium as a function of self reflection and self discovery. Working with close subjects, within personal work he finds purpose in exploring longitudinal narratives and explores themes of displacement, solitude and transition.

10/03/2025

MICHAEL KRIM

1983, The United States

Michael Krim is an acclaimed American photographer whose work has consistently pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. With a career marked by a keen eye for detail and an unflinching dedication to capturing the zeitgeist, Krim has cemented his place in the pantheon of contemporary photographers. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Krim was immersed in the rich tapestry of urban life from an early age, a backdrop that would profoundly influence his artistic vision.

09/03/2025

CAROLINE SOHIE

1973, Belgium

Caroline Sohie is a Belgian multidisciplinary artist working between Cape Town and London. Her practice spans photography, architecture, and mixed media, using 'space' to explore the human condition and invisible layers of reality. Through her work, she examines the complex relationship between people and their surroundings, addressing themes of identity, power, and memory.

Her series Alles heeft zijn tijd / Everything in its time reflects on the fear of forgetting. Inspired by a phrase from her father after the death of two cacti, the work delves into the personal geography of her family home, revealing an emotional landscape beneath daily life. Through distorted memories and the act of remembering, Caroline explores the quiet beauty of vulnerability and the transient nature of existence.

08/03/2025

MANUEL CASTILLO

1990, Chile

Manuel Castillo is a professional photographer with a degree from the Arcos Professional Institute, a Diploma in Art (Photography) from the Catholic University of Chile, and a Diploma in Psychoanalysis and Photography from the Image Center in Peru. Having traveled to over 30 countries, he captures the richness and complexity of diverse environments.

Specializing in photography and video, Manuel views these mediums as tools for personal and creative exploration. His process is deeply connected to physical movement—whether through specific poses or long walks—allowing him to enter a mental state that fosters artistic discovery. His work delves into themes of everyday life, memory, and the evolving geographic landscape, using these to shape narratives that transform and shift meaning intuitively. By collecting and decontextualizing objects and elements from varied settings, he constructs new visual narratives, inviting multiple layers of interpretation.

07/03/2025

FRANZISKA NAGELOVÁ

1993, The Czech Republicnagelova

Franziska Nagelová is a Czech/German analog photographer based in Porto, Portugal. Her work blends analog, digital, and experimental techniques like lumen prints, phytograms, and cyanotypes, often using eco-friendly developers and seawater for fixing. Sustainability is central to her practice, with a focus on recycling materials, including expired photo paper, to slow down the process and embrace the unexpected.

Her photography explores the relationship between humans and nature, capturing moments of vulnerability, sensuality, and healing. Through color photography, she fosters a deeper connection with the body and the environment, encouraging a harmonious bond with nature. Her work emphasizes the importance of protecting the natural world while conveying the energy and tranquility she finds in nature.

Franziska integrates sustainable practices into her art, such as the 5Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink, refuse), and creates projects that promote nature conservation. She also teaches non-formal workshops, exhibits her work, and provides commercial photography for sustainable brands and nonprofit organizations.

06/03/2025

DANIIL ZOZULYA

1998, Belgium

In October 2023, I began collaborating with the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU) to document their relentless fight for inclusivity in Kampala and across Uganda. This collaboration was born out of a deep connection established during an internship with SHAU, where I witnessed firsthand the critical role the organization plays in advocating for the rights of individuals living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

The resulting photographic project, «E’ssuubi»—meaning “hope” in Luganda—captures the resilience and pride of the individuals and families who face the daily challenges of these conditions. Through this work, I aim to shed light on an issue that profoundly affects Ugandan society and to amplify SHAU’s mission of breaking the taboos that have surrounded these disabilities for decades.

Photography, in this context, becomes more than an artistic medium—it serves as a powerful tool for dialogue, understanding, and advocacy. By partnering with SHAU’s members and residents, I strive to create images that assert their presence and push forward the narrative of inclusivity. Ultimately, «E’ssuubi» is an attempt to redefine and visually embody the word “hope” while honoring the enduring spirit of those whose stories it seeks to tell.

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