When a French politician remarked that a monument should be raised in honour of American independence at a dinner party in 1865 he probably didn't imagine that the result would become an international icon of freedom. ...

Steve McCurry has been a one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than 30 years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name.

Shaymaa Ismaa’eel, a 24-year-old Muslim woman passes by a group of angry protesters at an Islamic conference in Washington, DC on April 21, 2019. In response, she crouched in front of them and flashed a peace sign. The photo, posted on Instagram, prompted an outpouring of support. (Photo by Shaymaa Ismaa'eel/Instagram)

American actress, model, singer and activist Paris Jackson attends Comic-Con in San Diego, California, USA on July 21, 2018. (Photo by @parisjackson/Instagram)

The two dogs Travis, 10, and Gus, 5 have become an Internet hit on Instagram. These images were taken by Canadian photographer Steph McCombie. (Photo by Steph McCombie/Instagram)

American actress and singer Victoria Justice thanks Alabama for “the good times” early May 2022. (Photo by victoriajustice/Instagram)

English singer-songwriter Dua Lipa early November 2022 shares “miscellaneous” photos from Japan. (Photo by dualipa/Instagram)

American actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens in the first decade of December 2022 decks herself out in Michael Kors. (Photo by vanessahudgens/Instagram)