Stories, News, Articles and Galleries reflecting our collection
By Francesca Lungarotti There is a unique beauty that perhaps only photography can convey, transcending and overcoming religious social concepts and customs. This beauty is often feminine. Photography permits us to experience beauty through the eyes and faces of people immersed in their own customs and traditions. In many parts of the world, female figures often […]
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October 3, 2025, will mark 90 years since Italy invaded Ethiopia. The second Italo-Ethiopian War that followed lasted until May, 1936 and resulted in Ethiopia’s subjection to Italian rule. Benito Mussolini, Italy’s fascist dictator, sought vengeance from Italy’s humiliating defeat in Ethiopia forty years earlier. More importantly, Ethiopia provided Italy a critical link between its other East African territories – […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti The Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s most culturally diverse destinations. The island is home to hundreds of indigenous tribes, each with its own language, beliefs, traditions, and customs. UIG is privileged to work with several contributors whose wonderful images provide a snapshot of some of […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Imagine living inside of a rock, within an ancient city built inside or beneath rocks. Present-day and ancient inhabitants of Vardzia (Georgia), Petra (Jordan), Matmata (Tunisia), Mesa Verde (USA) Kandovan (Iran), Ajanta (India) and Cappadocia (Turkey) share this experience, living in cities built on rock, or even dug into it. These are some of […]
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Sorrento and the towns of the Amalfi Coast are like precious gems set amidst lush Mediterranean vegetation. One of the elements that makes these places unique and a coveted destination for visitors from around the world is undoubtedly their architectural mix. The architecture of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast is a fascinating fusion of ancient […]
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On 12th August each year, you are encouraged to celebrate National Vinyl Record Day and play records on the turntable rather than hitting play on your regular online music streamer. It started with Emile Berliner, a German-born American inventor who in 1887, further developed the wax cylinder based phonograph which had earlier been created by Thomas […]
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The Camargue, a region in southern France known and loved for its wide open spaces and its wild nature, which extends over an immense area. Sandwiched between the two branches of the Rhône River and the Mediterranean Sea, this land is home to exceptional yet fragile flora and fauna, a shared space where humans, horses, […]
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For several decades, Miami Beach-based Jeff Greenberg has been one of the world’s most prolific stock photographers. UIG are privileged to represent his collection for the past 12 years. Jeff’s consistency, work ethic and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most published photographers of his generation. Besides being a prolific travel photographer who […]
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Saturday, June 21 is the 10th International Yoga Day in honor of the ancient physical, mental and spiritual discipline that an estimated two billion people worldwide practice in one form or another. The theme for this year’s Day is “Yoga for Self and Society”. Yoga is a transformative practice that represents the harmony of mind and […]
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The two pillars of Godong’s photographic archive are “God” and “NGO’s”. The French agency’s comprehensive religious collection features aesthetic and educational photography covering the world’s major faiths as well as religious icons, traditions, events and notable persons. Godong complements its religious coverage with a focus on the developing world, thanks to its partnerships with several NGO’s. At […]
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