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Inês Vasconcelos

Photography and visual culture

Inês Vasconcelos writes on photographers, photobooks and exhibition photography from Lisbon. Co-edits a small biannual journal on Iberian image-makers.

aerial photography of concrete roads
Exhibitions

The Vital Intersection: Health, Technology and Art at UC Davis

A UC Davis exhibition explores how art mediates the complex interfaces of health and technology, inviting audiences into a space where creative expression meets critical inquiry.

By Inês Vasconcelos
person reading book on white surface
Photography

Emerging Voices in Print: Political Expression at The Print Center

The Print Center's *America Today* exhibition highlights printmaking's role in activism and cultural dialogue during social unrest.

By Inês Vasconcelos
man in black suit standing on brown wooden parquet floor
Exhibitions

Art Basel's Preview-Free Initiative: A Shift in Fair Dynamics

Art Basel's decision to eliminate VIP previews fosters an environment of inclusivity and spontaneity, recalibrating the roles of artists, galleries, and collectors within the art market.

By Inês Vasconcelos
people watching photos
Exhibitions

Cultural Reflections: Art and Memory in Contemporary Exhibitions

Contemporary artists intertwine personal history with collective narratives, forging deeper connections between art and life.

By Inês Vasconcelos
Stanley Lane-Poole — The art of the Saracens in Egypt
Arts

Shifting Lanes: How Nike and Adidas Redefine Sportswear Strategies

Amid changing consumer preferences and global events, major sportswear brands are pivoting to embrace innovation, sustainability, and cultural relevance.

By Inês Vasconcelos
Auguste Renoir — Madame Georges Charpentier (Marguerite-Louise Lemonnier, 1848–1904) and Her Children, Georgette-Berthe (1872–1945) and Paul-Emile-Charles (1875–1895)
Arts

Can Luxury Skincare Revive Big Beauty?

With consumers gravitating towards premium formulations, legacy beauty brands see potential in the luxury skincare boom to reclaim market relevance.

By Inês Vasconcelos
Piero di Cosimo (Piero di Lorenzo di Piero d'Antonio) — A Hunting Scene
Arts

Through Garry Trudeau’s Panels: The Shifting Shape of Political Satire

A biography of Garry Trudeau highlights how his comic strip, *Doonesbury*, reshaped the role of satire in public discourse from the 1970s to today.

By Inês Vasconcelos
Film camera and photography-related items.
Photography

Winners of Smithsonian’s 23rd Annual Photography Contest

The 23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photography Contest winners showcase a diverse range of visual storytelling, offering a layered portrait of contemporary photographic practice.

By Inês Vasconcelos