Art&Culture, Photography, Publications
HARSH REALITY
Photographer Ragnar Axelsson documents the icy future of Greenland’s hardest working professionals.
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HARSH REALITY
We all know sled dogs don’t have it easy. If you’ve ever watched Disney’s Eight Below or read Jack London’s The Call of the Wild, or gone on a mushing adventure, you’ll know they contend for some of the hardest-working professionals out there. Not only are they in charge of hauling loads at high speeds, their ‘office’ is frozen tundra. Sled dogs’ herculean capabilities have made them an integral part of polar communities for more than 4,000 years. But, with climate change quickly threatening their job security, their historical existence is melting as fast as the sheets of ice they so nimbly glide across.
Photographer Ragnar Axelsson’s new book, Artic Heroes, documents the this lives and increasing uncertainty these arctic heroes are facing. In 150+ arresting images, shot in Greenland over the last 35 years, high-contrast monochrome scenes depict an environment at once stunning and unforgiving; the textures of the terrain are palpable, and you can practically hear the icy wind thrashing through the harsh landscapes. The veteran Icelandic photographer uncovers a stark beauty in the brutality of their situation, making you stop in your tracks at every turn of the page. Focussing his lens on the dogs and their relation to the changing world around them, the series becomes a poignant tribute to the precious dedication these troopers have with their surroundings, and the humans who depend on them.
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All images courtesy of Ragnar Axelsson
Artic Heroes is published by Kehrer
DOG-FRIENDLY: TAKE THE LEAD
We are thrilled to introduce Dog-Friendly, a collection of city guides for dog-loving people, created together with our long-time contributor, photographer Winnie Au, and fellow enthusiasts, indie publisher Hoxton Mini Press. Available for purchase here.
August 25, 2021
PACK OF DOGS
Have you ever imagined Amy Winehouse or Nick Cave as a Chihuahua, Neil Young as a Vizsla, or PJ Harvey as an Afghan hound? That’s exactly what San Francisco-based artist Michael Gillette has done through his unique illustration project, blending beloved, iconic music legends, both past and present, with their dog counterparts. Pack of Dogs, our first foray into book publishing, is a celebration of pup and pop culture for music and dog lovers alike.
August 25, 2020
HOME AND DRY
Bath time can be a dignified affair with MiaCara’s new Groom collection, designed to bring luxe to wet dogs.
November 28, 2022
UP CLOSE AND PARTICULARLY PERSONAL
Photographer Sophie Zimmermann celebrates the “small moments in between” of dog portraiture.
November 21, 2022
WHETHER THE WEATHER
From raincoats and puffers to sweaters and bathrobes, Cloud7 designs for every dog and all occasions. But that’s not to stay one style fits all.
October 31, 2022
MUTUAL ADMIRATION
London-based illustrator Ashley Percival creates colourful prints full of energy and charged with imagination.
October 11, 2022
LET LOOSE
For his series ‘Compositions and Attitudes’ photographer Hosung Jang captures dogs’ unadulterated curiosity.
September 30, 2022
GLORIOUS BASTARDS
Built to battle with any and all elements—while looking wildly cool—Bastards is for design-loving humans and dogs with plenty of attitude.
August 10, 2022
BLOSSOMING
Feeling camera shy? Try taking a leaf out of your pup’s book. In these lush images, Clemens Schneider captures dogs in full bloom.
August 1, 2022
SENSE OF ADVENTURE
The MiaCara Travel Collection has landed—explore the range, then explore the world.
July 18, 2022
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