GALLERY
FANS UNFILTERED
The series Everyday Fan places the enthusiastic, unfiltered presence of everyday supporters at the center of the photographic frame, highlighting how fan culture—as seen around the world from sports arenas to music venues and pop culture gatherings—is not just about spectacle but about the humanity behind the passion; in contrast to commercial or staged imagery, these candid portraits resonate with the visceral energy, emotion, and individual expression that define global fan communities, capturing both the collective spirit and the unique personalities within them, and reminding us that fans themselves are storytellers whose reactions, attire, gestures, and shared experiences form an essential cultural archive of contemporary communal devotion.
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On 22 July 2022, legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden brought their Legacy of the Beast Tour to Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, delivering a sold-out summer spectacle that had been eagerly awaited after pandemic-related postponements; the show, supported by rock acts Airbourne and The Hellacopters, saw a massive crowd of nearly 62,000 fans fill the iconic venue and experience a powerful set blending new material from Senjutsu with classic anthems like “Fear of the Dark,” “The Number of the Beast” and “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” while the electric atmosphere was amplified by devoted supporters who even traveled aboard the special “Train 666” fan train to the city, capturing the passion and enduring connection between the band and its Swedish audience.