February / March 2026
The Spaces We Inhabit
Our view of the world frames what might unfold. When we approach life with curiosity and openness, even the ordinary can surprise us. Small shifts in how we see – a pause, turn or quiet attention – awaken ideas and invite unexpected wonder. An optimistic, imaginative mindset has the power to foster ambitious thinking, empathy and possibility. In this space between vision and action, anything feels within reach.
Inside this issue, we turn outward, exploring the intricate dialogue between the natural and constructed. From sweeping vistas and the intimate contours of built-up cities, to untouched terrain and carefully crafted interventions, this issue examines the spaces we inhabit and shape. Architecture, design and environmental consciousness converge, revealing how human intention and organic form influence one another. Highlights include Ka Me Ra: Modern Japanese Architecture Through the Photographer’s Lens, which celebrates precision and poetic minimalism in post-war Japanese buildings, captured with remark- able clarity and intimacy; and Michelle Piergoelam’s Across the Water, which navigates the fluid currents between identity, memory and place, focusing on untold Surinamese stories. There are also underwater images by Narelle Autio, part of a fresh compendium of photography from Australia and New Zealand.
In photography, we showcase the distinctive visions of Anastasia Mihaylova, Elena Paraskeva, Gjert Rognli, Henri Blommers, Lotte Ekkel and Marie Dreezen. Paraskeva, our cover photographer, demon- strates remarkable creativity, turning imaginary scenes into luminous compositions. Each artist explores the interplay between environment, light and presence – transforming observation into insight and en- couraging us to reconsider how we see the world. Though their approaches differ, their work is united by a shared enquiry: how we occupy, interpret and leave our mark on this place we call home. Finally, The Last Words go to Jane Evelyn Atwood, Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026 shortlistee.
