The High Art of Riding Low, an exhibition at Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, examines the lowrider as an artistic catalyst and cultural icon. The range of work on display – paintings, photography and vehicles themselves – meld automotive ingenuity and imaginative expression
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Winning entries in the iPhone photography awards 2017 – in pictures
The winning entries in the annual iPhone photography awards have been announced, chosen from thousands of entries submitted from around the world. The overall winner: children in Iraq playing against a a backdrop of oil wells set aflame by Isis
Colombia tango festival thrills dance lovers in Medellín – in pictures
Dancers compete in the annual international tango festival in Colombia’s second largest city. The event, in its 11th year, also includes workshops and concerts
Who built the pyramid? See the Glastonbury festival take shape – in pictures
David Levene went to Somerset to document all the behind the scenes work and onsite preparations for Glastonbury 2017, before the revellers arrive
Pants made of tape and troll rehab: after-hours Glastonbury – in pictures
Award-winning photographer Barry Lewis has been picturing the weird and wonderful late-night Glastonbury experience for more than a decade
Celebrate Africa photography competition: from Morocco to Madagascar
Picfair, Canon and New African magazine have united for #CelebrateAfrica, a photography competition that encourages African residents to share images that challenge stereotypes. Here is a selection from the 2,500 entries
2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
National Geographic’s Travel Photographer of the Year competition is now open and runs until 30 June. We showcase some of the early entries in the nature category
Japan’s luxurious Shiki-shima sleeper train – in pictures
The futuristic champagne-gold Train Suite Shiki-shima, operated by East Japan Railway, has five-star lounge, dining and observatory cars and features a menu devised by a Michelin-starred chef. The 10-car train accommodates just 34 passengers in 17 suites, and the most expensive room, the Shiki-shima, costs ¥950,000 (£6,600) per person for two sharing. The train embarkedContinue reading “Japan’s luxurious Shiki-shima sleeper train – in pictures”
Best photos of the day: warm wine and boxing heavyweights
The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including Michelle Obama back in the public eye, secret police cells in Manila and UK election campaigning
Rhône glacier installation by Noémie Goudal – in pictures
The Rhône glacier in the Swiss Alps is shrinking due to climate change. Artist Noémie Goudal produced and photographed an installation of the changing landscape for Project Pressure