This August, our Article in Focus highlights Dazed Magazine’s vibrant showcase, ‘Olympics-Inspired Photo Projects by Dazed Club Members: Part One.’ This visual series explores the dynamic intersection of photography, film, and sports, capturing where creativity meets the pulse of athleticism.
The series showcases the work of over 250 submissions, with the first eight focusing on contemporary sports culture. The projects include works by Maria Kniagin-Ciszewska, AÏcha, Peter Matlowa, Jamie Seechurn, Imani Naki, Raphael Gaultier, Isaias Ayala, and Elroy Salam.
Maria Kniaginin-Ciszewska, an independent visual artist, combines Polish and Slavic identity with body concepts in her ‘Salto’ editorial. Aïcha, an independent songwriter, rapper, and singer, releases an EP, ELLE, inspired by Olympians and Black icons. Peter Matlowa, a 25-year-old skateboarder and self-taught photographer, explores identity and community through his work. Jamie Seechurn, a London-based CGI artist, directed a campaign for Gina Corrieri’s SS24 collection, inspired by photo-finish cameras used in sporting events.
Imani Naki, founder and creative director of DAR, created a campaign combining sports with Muslim women’s visibility, Street Court Queens with Lacoste. Rafael Gaultier, a Seattle-based freelance photographer, highlights soccer’s cultural significance in New York, despite challenges like limited space, funding, and accessibility. Isaias Ayala, a soccer fan, believes jerseys preserve the game’s history, culture, and prestige, highlighting the sometimes-broken nature of life. Elroy Salam, a Ghanaian visual artist and photographer, created a Ramadan project to highlight Nima Kings FC’s initiative, highlighting sports, fashion, culture, and Islamic teachings on women’s importance and service.
The full article is available in the source link.
Source: Dazed Magazine
