Dazed Highlights August 2026's Most-Loved

Dazed has revealed its seven most-loved photo stories from August 2026. The selection, published on August 28, 2026, ranges from sun-drenched summer projects to waterlogged monsoon studies.

Nick Haymes' project, titled Chronograph, leads the list. It documents family life across a quarter of a century. Shot in New York and Los Angeles between 2001 and 2026, it comprises nearly a thousand images. Haymes told Dazed the work focuses on the "relatable nothings" of daily existence. He argues these mundane moments often hold more meaning than monumental events.

Latex, Lust, and Lasting Impressions

A posthumous exhibition revisits the work of the late photographer Bob Carlos Clarke. The Last Dolls showcases his iconic, fetishistic portraits from 20 years after his death. Known for images featuring women and latex, his work displayed a meticulous obsession with perfection. His daughter, Scarlett Carlos Clarke, noted his unique ability to make inanimate objects feel human. The exhibition also includes his photographs of found objects collected from the Thames.

Vincent Wechselberger collaborated with artist Noam Yarik Gil Shuster for a series called Catching Up on Lost Time. The project captures a single day of reconnection in Berlin. The pair chose a quiet itinerary of coffee, walks, and swimming in the Spree river over the city's nightlife. Wechselberger described the resulting photos as capturing a sense of calm and mutual understanding.

Youthful Energy and Seasonal Heat

Bangkok-based photographer Chardchakaj Waikawee explores the concept of youth as an energetic state in his series Youth. He finds this spirit in elderly subjects and notes its absence in some teenagers. Waikawee told Dazed he is fascinated by the city's living contradictions, from homeless individuals outside the Grand Palace to monks walking past beer bars.

Lin Zhipeng, also known as No. 223, presents a collection themed around the Qixi festival. His work, created for Saint Laurent, is filled with imagery of fruit, flowers, and flesh. The Beijing-based photographer said his southern roots draw him to warm light and sultry air. He uses blooming flowers and ripe fruit as symbols of beauty, desire, and transience.

Gourmet Bathing and Monsoon Rains

The niche publication WET: The Magazine of Gourmet Bathing is also featured. Founder Leonard Koren conceived the idea in 1976 Los Angeles, inspired by Gourmet magazine's approach to food. He admitted to Dazed he did not initially know what "gourmet bathing" meant, but liked the phrase's resonance. The magazine ran for 34 issues and attracted a cult following, featuring celebrities like Priscilla Presley and Mick Jagger.

Finally, Yash Sheth's The Monsoon Project documents India's rainy season. The Mumbai-based photographer told Dazed the monsoon has always been his favourite time of year. His work captures saturated colours and the movement of people and umbrellas. The project has evolved from focusing on Bombay's rains to a broader study of the Indian monsoon and the impact of climate change on communities across the country.