Youth
Taking shots with Ireland’s underage drinkers
A day at the races — Last month, photographer George Voronov headed to the Galway Races – a yearly event which sees traditional Irishness collide with contemporary youth culture.
Written by: George Voronov
Raving with Myanmar’s punks, emos and metalheads
Thingyan Spirit — Despite its strict laws against public partying, Myanmar’s youth take to the streets once a year for the Thingyan Spirit Water Festival – a massive, free-for-all gathering of water, music and dance.
Written by: Yousif Nur
Coming of age in a country that doesn't exist
Welcome to Transnistria — Transnistria is a self-proclaimed nation that broke away from Moldova in 1990. Now that its first generation are becoming adults – with few prospects and an economy in free-fall – they’re finding their way in a world that doesn’t recognise their identity.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Young, Irish and facing up to an uncertain future
United in youth, divided in Dublin — Photographer Daragh Soden has documented a new generation of Dubliners: one growing up in crisis, paying for their parents' mistakes, yet defiantly confident.
Written by: Cian Traynor
What young womanhood really looks like...
Group Chat — Photographer Gabby Jones turns her lens to what's directly in front of her, offering a candid look at how young women experience femininity in the America today.
Written by: Biju Belinky
The wild lives of teenagers in Northern Russia
Igor Samolet: Be Happy — A chance encounter with a group of reckless kids helped Russian photographer Igor Samolet rekindle his wild youth.
Written by: Interview: Gemma Padley
Electro Sha'abi is the sound of Cairo's youth
Footwork and Fireworks — A new wave of consciousness is sweeping the streets of Cairo, fuelled by fireworks and electro beats.
Written by: Pauline Beugnies
The photographer capturing youth in defiance
We keep on living free — Italian photographer Giacomo Cosua’s show ‘I’m Not Afraid’ documents youth determined to express themselves - no matter what - around the globe.
Written by: Alex King
How Olivia Bee spent her teenage years capturing the ephemeral spirit of youth
Being young, alive, and in love — For 22-year-old photographer Olivia Bee, a camera is an extension of herself - whether she's shooting intimate childhood moments or high end professional campaigns. We caught up with her in New York City on one of her rare days off.
Written by: James Joiner
This youth football club is breaking barriers and uniting London neighbourhoods
The unifying power of sport — Jamal Edwards has gone from being amateur filmmaker to an online entrepreneur worth millions. Now he's utilising his influence to unite London's youth and equip them with the power of self-belief.
Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan