In this series, we get to know the people behind the portraits by Govanhill street photographer, Simon Murphy. Shaun Murawski, a poet and photographer appeared in our language issue.

The objects treasured by people in Govanhill reveal stories of migration, transformation, love and resilience. A new photography exhibition, film and podcast will launch on 3 February.

Last week the Greater Govanhill show, kicked off Buenafest, by bringing listeners all the latest from the new issue of our magazine, packed with stories about local artists, culture and subcultures.

We caught up with Simon Murphy, before the release of his first book, GOVANHILL. He gave us insight into how the project first developed and how he decided what photo would feature on the cover.

The Southside’s skatepark, the Recs, has fallen into disrepair over the years. Greater Govanhill spoke with skaters about how consultation between skaters and Glasgow City Council could improve the Recs, and the importance of community built DIY spaces for urban sports.

How social media became a way to meet like minded people for local teenager, and contributing photographer to Greater Govanhill, Dylan Lombard.

Next up in our Behind the Portrait, where we profile people snapped by Simon Murphy, we speak to an ex-student of his, Marilena Vlachopoulou, who shares her passion for photography and music.

In this budding article, Flora Zajicek talks about all things outdoors. She writes about her personal adoration for the outdoors, what thriving green spaces look like, their impact on our well-being and the self-maintained floral spaces serving communities across the Southside.

You might have noticed people out in the fineries last week. That’s because Eid al-Adha celebrations took place in homes across Govanhill. We went to the streets to capture some photos of people on the special day and chat about what it means to them. 

The GALLANT Photo Map celebrates the wealth of community-based, sustainability-focused projects in and around Govanhill. People from the community working alongside photographers from Open Aye and Glasgow uni to map the area.

The Scottish Refugee Festival Scotland is returning from 16-25 June with the theme of hope – ‘showcasing inspiring stories and sharing hopes and dreams for a better future’

After the success of last year’s project, we are delighted to be re-running ‘FONDS: Objects Speak Louder Than Words’, in collaboration with photographer Morwenna Grace. Do you have a special object that you’d like to share?

Simon Murphy has become well known around Govanhill for his photography project which celebrates the people that make up the community. Now one of his photographs, of our frequent contributor Dylan Lombard has been selected in the British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Britain Awards

For the festive issue of the magazine, we asked our readers to send us their best photos of Govanhill in the winter. Here are some of our faves of snow in and around Queen’s Park.

We delved into the past, present and future of the neighbourhood, and the Govanhill Baths is right at the centre of that. What are you memories of the baths? What is happening behind the scenes right now? And when will Govanhill Baths reopen? Find out more and enjoy the striking photographs of the restoration, all taken by Becky Duncan of Open Aye CIC.

The sun shone on Govanhill for the day of the annual carnival, which took place on the 6 August. Community groups and organisations met in Govanhill Park before parading through the streets of Govanhill and ending with a festival in Queen’s Park. The following images were taken by photographer, Alexander Hoyles.

A new exhibition opened at the Street Level Photoworks last night celebrates the cultural diversity of this unique community in a visually stunning collection of co-produced works.

A temporary exhibition organised by the association Romano Lav, showcased the past and the present of the Roma community in Govanhill and launched a new archive.

Take part in our project to tell the stories of the people of Govanhill through the objects that mean something special. The objects will be photographed using an innovative technique and will be displayed in an outside exhibition this August.

A photo essay from journalist Jen Stout shows the people fleeing the war in Ukraine and crossing the Danube to enter the port of Isaccea in Romania, where they are greeted by offers of food, shelter and support.