I’ve realized my focus is on young photographers—the non-professionals, the amateurs in the most affectionate sense of the word, those who create for the love of it. Francesco Candido, 25, is one such artist. His black-and-white photography captures Rome as something raw, unpicturesque, deeply personal. A former model, he photographs people the way someone who’s been watched would—with attentiveness, an instinct for comfort, and an understanding of vulnerability. In this conversation, we discuss his work, his evolving artistic vision, and what it means to create before fully knowing oneself.

Mark Gill’s Ravens brings the haunting world of Masahisa Fukase to the screen, capturing the essence of the renowned photographer’s artistry and inner turmoil. Through meticulous research and an intuitive creative process, Gill immersed himself in Fukase’s Tokyo, working closely with Tadanobu Asano and Kumi Takiuchi to bring depth to their portrayals. With never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images taken by Gill himself, this feature written by Anne Murayama offers an intimate look at the making of Ravens, ahead of its highly anticipated Japan premiere on March 28th.