Mandy Barker
Photographer, Creative Director
In their own words
Mistaking this moving piece of cloth for seaweed, I started the recovery of synthetic clothing from around the coastline of Britain for the next ten years.
I see the series and this point as a discussion point, a call to action.
You have to make time to be creative to be creative.
Articles & interviews3
- Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Photography
It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Photography’ highlights the most-read photography stories of the year, spanning music history, subcultures, and intimate personal projects. The feature celebrates photographers exploring nostalgia, community, and everyday life through documentary and portrait work.
- Mandy Barker Exposes Fast Fashion Pollution in Seas Through Art
Photographer Mandy Barker’s new photobook, 'Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Imperfections', documents the environmental impact of fast fashion through cyanotype prints of discarded clothing collected from UK coastlines. Published by Gost Books, the project reinterprets Anna Atkins’ 19th-century botanical work to highlight modern pollution and climate issues. The series serves as both an artistic and environmental statement, urging awareness and action.
- 6 Essential Habits for Creatives to Boost Mental Health