Sophie Gladstone
As Photography Editor at Wallpaper*, Sophie Gladstone commissions across fashion, interiors, architecture, travel, art, entertaining, beauty & grooming, watches & jewellery, transport and technology. Gladstone also writes about and researches contemporary photography. Alongside her creative commissioning process, she continues her art practice as a photographer, for which she was recently nominated for the Foam Paul Huf Award. And in recognition of her work to date, listed by the British Journal of Photography as ‘One to Watch’.
Latest articles by Sophie Gladstone
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Through the lens of photographer Joanna Wzorek
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Here, we explore the vision of London-based Joanna Wzorek
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Magnum Photos’ Square Print Sale celebrates happy accidents
Available for one week only, Magnum Photos’ $100 Square Print Sale returns with a focus on unexpected moments that led to iconic images
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Through the lens of Wallpaper* contributor Gabby Laurent
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Here we explore Gabby Laurent's vision further
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Xiaopeng Yuan: ‘Hiding behind a camera is like hiding inside a stage curtain’
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Here, Xiaopeng Yuan talks about his vision, process, and shoots that make his heart beat faster
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Through the lens of photographer Milo Lethorn
Here, Milo Lethorn discusses the eroding perceptions of photographic ‘truth’, the marketisation of higher education, and pushing the boundaries of genre
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Daragh Soden: ‘I may be gagged, bound and naked under the heel of a queen, but I am in control of the image’
Photographer Daragh Soden discusses his compelling series Ladies & Gentlemen, now on show at PhotoIreland
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Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2022: meet the nominees
As the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize exhibition opens in London, we take a closer look at the 2022 nominees: Anastasia Samoylova, Jo Ractliffe, Deana Lawson, and Gilles Peress
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Photographer Massimo Vitali on swapping blissful bathers for outdoor furniture
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Here we explore iconic Italian photographer Massimo Vitali’s vision
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Rencontres d’Arles 2022: five photography exhibitions not to miss
We took a trip to Les Rencontres d’Arles, the world’s premier photography festival, to scout out the best photography exhibitions under the sun this year
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At home with Thomas Demand
Photographer, sculptor and master of the 3D paper model Thomas Demand talks life lessons, life-changing art, and previews his architectural collaboration at Kvadrat HQ
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Photographer Mahmoud Mfinanga: ‘eBay is still one of the purest places on the internet’
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that spotlights photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Here we explore the vision of Mahmoud ‘Mo’ Mfinanga
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Desert bloom: Qatar’s cultural transformation in pictures
Our visual essay by Wallpaper’s photography editor Sophie Gladstone explores Qatar’s rapidly evolving cultural and creative scene
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Emerging photographers: a lens on the global rising stars
Explore Wallpaper's directory of emerging photographers and exciting new talent in international photography
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‘Open for Business’ spotlights seven decades of commercial photography by Magnum artists
‘Open for Business: Magnum Photographers on Commission’ at Foam Amsterdam explores the hidden stories behind Magnum photographers’ commercial projects
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Art podcasts in tune with the times
Lend your ears to the best art podcasts to inspire, empower and entertain – hear us out
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Through the lens of Wallpaper* contributor Lydia Whitmore
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on emerging photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Every month one photographer is commissioned to capture the upfront Newspaper section – an artist’s residency in print form – here we explore their vision further
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Through the lens of Wallpaper* contributor Gareth Williams
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on emerging photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Every month one photographer is commissioned to capture the upfront Newspaper section – an artist’s residency in print form – here we explore their vision further
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Rory Hamovit: Wallpaper* Next Generation 2021
Our Next Generation 2021 showcase shines a light on 21 outstanding graduates from around the globe, Wallpaper’s pick of the best new talent in seven creative fields. Here, we profile LA photographer Rory Hamovit.
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Igor Pjörrt: Wallpaper* Next Generation 2021
Our Next Generation 2021 showcase shines a light on 21 outstanding graduates from around the globe, Wallpaper’s pick of the best new talent in seven creative fields. Here we profile Igor Pjörrt, photography graduate of ECAL, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Photographer Tina Tyrell: ‘people can become almost symbolic of themselves’
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that spotlights photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Here we explore the vision of American photographer Tina Tyrell
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Philippe Fragnière captures the myth and magic of mountain life
In ʻBalancing Actʼ at SAI Gallery, Tokyo, Swiss photographer Philippe Fragnière explores the mythologies of his native Alps
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Sergiy Barchuk sets up photography print sale aiding Ukraine children’s hospital
Via his Instagram platform, Ukraine-born photographer Sergiy Barchuk is selling prints of his work to raise funds for the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv as the war in Ukraine intensifies. Find out how you can support
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Through the lens of photographer Dan Ipp
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on photographers who are Wallpaper* contributors. Here we explore Berlin-based Dan Ipp’s vision further
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Luke Evans: ‘Usually I spend 95 per cent of the creative time overthinking’
We look through the lens of London-based photographer Luke Evans who talks of complexity, inversion, and emotive personal work
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