Nan Goldin

Articles & interviews

• Ollie Babajide Tikare holds onto “little fragments of life” in his photobook Èkó

  It's Nice That · Jan 21, 2026

  The article profiles photographer Ollie Babajide Tikare and his photobook Èkó, which documents Lagos through his perspective as a British-Nigerian reconnecting with his heritage. The project captures the city’s rhythm and contradictions through calm, understated imagery that resists stereotypical portrayals of Africa. Tikare’s process emphasizes serendipity, community, and authenticity, drawing inspiration from documentary photographers like Jamel Shabazz and Nan Goldin.

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• A Fucking Magazine: Inside dating app Feeld’s turn to print

  It's Nice That · Nov 10, 2025

  Feeld, the independent dating app, has released the second issue of its print magazine AFM, creatively directed by Merel van den Berg. The issue explores the theme of mind games through photography by Nan Goldin, illustrations by Mona Chalabi, and typefaces Otto and Review. The project celebrates queer intimacy, tactile design, and the enduring appeal of print media.

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• Elizabeth Goodspeed Discusses Designers Becoming Influencers

  It's Nice That · Jul 2, 2025

  Elizabeth Goodspeed’s essay explores how designers have increasingly become public-facing influencers, blending their personal identities with their professional output. Tracing the shift from modernist anonymity to performative self-branding, she critiques how social media and visibility culture have turned design into a form of ongoing performance. The piece situates this trend within a historical lineage from figures like Sagmeister and Walsh to today’s content-driven creative economy.

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• "Leeds Photobook Reveals 80s Working-Class Life Under Thatcher"

  It's Nice That · Jun 10, 2025

  The article profiles artist Victoria P. Gill’s new photobook, 'Melanie & The Miners', which documents her mother’s youth in 1980s Leeds. Through candid film photography, Gill captures working-class life during the Thatcher era, focusing on female friendship, fashion, and social spaces rather than overt political commentary. The project offers a nostalgic yet grounded look at northern identity and everyday beauty.

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• "V&A Museum Debuts LGBTQIA+ Photography History Book"

  It's Nice That · Dec 2, 2024

  The article spotlights the V&A’s first LGBTQIA+ photobook, 'Calling The Shots: A queer history of photography', edited by curator Zorian Clayton. It explores how the project reinterprets the museum’s photography archive through a queer lens, featuring works from historic and contemporary photographers. Clayton discusses the process of reshaping the collection, filling gaps in representation, and celebrating queer narratives across time.

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