Lens Magazine - August 2023

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In this month's fantastic issue, we are incredibly excited to feature an intimate, exclusive interview with a legendary photographer, David LaChapelle. LaChapelle is honored as the recipient of the 'Lorenzo il Magnifico' Lifetime Achievement Award at the "XIV Florence Biennale. International Exhibition of Contemporary Art and Design" for his unparalleled influence, imaginative artistry, and profound social messaging that has inspired artists worldwide. The prestigious award ceremony will take place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on October 17, 2023. This fascinating interview was done by Jose Jeuland.
Dafna Navarro, CEO and Chief Editor at Lens Magazine recommends a special 'MASTER CLASS: Sandro Miller & Mark Edward Harris' in a unique article. Aga Szydlik is featuring her fantastic latest project, 'The Anaconda and Jaguar | Story of Huaorani People'; Brice Gelot is featuring '167,' a documentary look at the Scampia district of Naples, Italy, the most dangerous neighborhood in Europe, which has become famous for its high crime rate and general state of disrepair. All of this and so much more from fantastic photographers from around the globe. Enjoy!
Featured Photographers: David LaChapelle, Sandro Miller, Mark Edward Harris, Vava Venezia, Thomas Dellert, Aga Szydlik, Brice Gelot, Can Shengli, Carlota Leitão, Kristina Makeeva, Tobias Meier.
On the front cover: Jesus is my Homeboy: Loaves & Fishes New York, 2003. (Detail) David LaChapelle © All rights reserved. See the exclusive interview article on page 14
On the back cover: Quentin Daki of the Nowra Tribe, I Am Papua New Guinea, 2016. Sandro Miller © All rights reserved. See the article on page 36