"The 2025 top spot goes to our interview with Blur drummer Dave Rowntree on his photographs of the Britpop band's rise to fame, documenting the mundanities of their pre-fame youth - like nap times and rollercoaster riding. You always wanted to know what lies behind iconic images, like those from Dennis Morris who documented the early careers of Bob Marley and the Sex Pistols."
"Vivian Wan superimposed illustration over her family photo album, Adam Lin created an affectionate offering in his documentation of domestic masculinity and Max Lancaster looked into the hauntingly beautiful scenes of life on a ship container crew. You also loved to slow down, reading about the carefully crafted work of still life photographers and collector Sam Nicklin, and you took a moment to appreciate community, with Jake Green's tribute to football team Leyton Orient along with Sophie Green's explorations of British national identity."
Dave Rowntree's photographs of Blur's rise to fame captured the mundanities of pre-fame youth, including nap times and rollercoaster rides. Interest in behind-the-scenes and iconic imagery included Dennis Morris's documentation of early careers such as Bob Marley and the Sex Pistols. Attention expanded to subcultures like skating, rave culture, and sci-fi-infused sports photography. Close-up intimacies featured Vivian Wan's illustrated family album, Adam Lin's documentation of domestic masculinity, and Max Lancaster's ship container crew scenes. Readers also engaged with carefully crafted still life work by photographers and collector Sam Nicklin, plus community-focused pieces on Leyton Orient and British national identity.
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