In a remote Swiss village, deep in the valley of Vals, the global pandemic feels very far way. 1250m above sea level, photographer Christian Trippe caught the last days of summer.

Images + Words Christian Trippe

St. Anna’s chapel

Built in 1754, the small chapel is located right at the edge of the mountain at 1990m above sea level. In 2016 it was struck by lightning which destroyed the altar.

The queen of the Alps

Edelweiss is a mountain flower which is strictly protected and may not be picked. It grows in lime rich mountain landscapes and blooms between July and September. When exposed to sunlight it glows and shimmers – a signal for honey-seeking insects.

Stone age

The natural stone from Vals developed over millions of years under high pressure and temperature deep under the earth’s surface. Its unique appearance of quartz inclusion gives the stone a glittering effect. Traditional houses have to be roofed with stone tiles made of the local quartzite.

Meet Jonathan Castillo, a visionary photographer whose work transcends boundaries and celebrates the essence of the American dream. With a keen focus on immigrant entrepreneurship and the vibrant tapestry of local communities, his series illuminates the often overlooked pillars of the American economy.

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Beauty – Realism

Realism beauty captures intricate details by creating a sense of intimacy for viewers and invites an appreciation of delicate hues or textures of makeup. Macro photography focuses on individual features while the story celebrates the raw beauty of unretouched skin, embracing imperfections as a testament to authenticity and honesty in makeup artistry.

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Let's build a sandcastle

Sand mining, once a symbol of time and nature's intricate work, has transformed into a stark reminder of humanity's unchecked greed. Through the lens of Jakub Stanek's photography, the relentless exploitation of this natural resource confronts us with the harsh reality of irreversible consequences. It's time to reconsider our priorities and strike a balance between human needs and planetary protection.

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Nothing to See Here

Ben Zank, a native of New York City, discovered his passion for photography at the age of 18 when he stumbled upon a Pentax ME Super in his grandmother's attic. Using his self-portraits as a means to express emotions where words fall short, Zank is poised to unveil his debut photo book, showcasing his distinct artistic vision.

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Queer the dancefloor

Over the past two decades, Northern Irish DJ CORMAC has steadily built a reputation as one of queer clubland’s most enduring and vital figures. Following the launch of his own imprint Polari Records, he’s recently released ‘Queerly Beloved’ – an essential new podcast series featuring always frank and often funny conversations exploring queerness, identity and music with an impressive line-up of fascinating guests.

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Me Entro El Garrion (I got the Sparrow)

Photographer and filmmaker Lorna Carmichael travelled to Cuba to document the impacts of the enduring US embargo. Upon her arrival, she discovered that local Cubans also yearn for a bygone era, prompting her to create the photo story 'I got a sparrow' to encapsulate these sentiments.

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Don’t sleep on Henry Rowley

Scroll through your ‘For You’ page for long enough and you’ll likely come across Henry Rowley (if you’re not already one of his 1.3 million followers), where the Leicester-born comedian posts his distinct sketches, impressions, and parodies, making fun of everything from Harry Potter to the Soho House wait staff. This year, however, Henry is bringing his first solo hour-long comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe and to the stage in London. We get to know the man behind the internet’s favourite characters it loves to hate.

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I have nothing

With his ongoing series ‘I Have Nothing’, Lagos-based photographer Ebenezer Okike documents Nigeria's new generation, delving into emerging stereotypes and desires. The resulting images feel very personal and intimate, capturing details and scenes of daily life in Nigeria.

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Crystal Murray – The Beauty in Evolution

Crystal Murray has seen a lot in her young tenure: touring jazz clubs with her father, founding fashion collective Gucci Gang in Paris, producing music during the Pandemic, as well as releasing her voracious comeback single, ‘Payback’, this year. As we delve into conversation over Zoom, the Parisian artist clambers into the back of a taxi - traversing through her newly-accustomed life in London, a city cultivating her eclectic musical ambitions and greater dreams.

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grüezi [‘gryətsi]

In a remote Swiss village, deep in the valley of Vals, the global pandemic feels very far way. 1250m above sea level, photographer Christian Trippe caught the last days of summer.

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grüezi [‘gryətsi]

In a remote Swiss village, deep in the valley of Vals, the global pandemic feels very far way. 1250m above sea level, photographer Christian Trippe caught the last days of summer.

READ NEXT

366 Portraits

In conversation with Javier Weyler