Our new podcast series on the theme human features shorlisted photographer Federico Ríos Escobar, who aims to shed light on the often overlooked stories from his own country, emphasising the importance of caring for others. His focus is on capturing the causes of migration and the challenges faced by immigrants as they navigate the treacherous Darién Gap. The Darién Gap, once an untouched rainforest, became a congested pathway for migrants on the border between Colombia and Panama. The photographer expresses a desire to give a human face to the immigrants, emphasising that they are risking everything for the bare necessities of life.

Italian photographer Yvonne de Rosa joins us in this episode to discuss her incredible series, ‘Inquisita’ - one of her images featured on the cover of our latest publication Collage. The rape trial endured by Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi in the 17th Century was the inspiration behind her series, which captures young inmates from a juvenile detention center.

Today, we're delighted to welcome urban landscape photographer Rut Blees Luxemburg who shares with us the secrets of the Silver Birch, an exceptional tree revered for its resilience to pollution and extreme temperatures. Featured in our latest publication Collage, she explores the captivating tree in her series Silver Forest, and discusses the idea that nature is a welcome respite from the chaos of city life.

We are honoured to be joined by acclaimed London-based Prix Pictet nominated photographer Julia Fullerton Batten, who explores the different facets of women through her lens, often inspired by episodes of her own life. Featured in our latest publication Collage, we delve into the behind-the-scenes of her series 'Contortions', giving us a glimpse of her highly-creative productions.  

What is the impact of images on mental health? Prix Pictet British-Ganaian photographer Heather Agyepong joins us in this episode to discuss culture representation in the media and its impact on mental health. Featured in our latest publication Collage, Heather's performance and photography is layered with symbolism to illicit a conversation about the boundaries of how we see ourselves both in real and imagined realities.