There is a tendency among naysayers to refute Instagram's legitimacy, condemning it as nothing but a visualized Twitter. These wizards say it's not much more than a tool for self-promotion, navel gazing, or disguised brand building. That, despite Vik Muniz and Alex Praeger's Instagram prints garnering thousands of dollars in Aperture's 2013 benefit auction, there's no value in its incredibly low resolution. Despite this ongoing discourse, Instagram continues to be an impactful source of photographic discovery and influence, for some it's become its own distinct lens, and for others, it's become a sketchpad for larger ideas. For the past year, Humble has invited some of our favorite photographers to participate in weekly Instagram residencies - each with a unique bend. To celebrate this pseudo-anniversary, here are 52 of our favorite images from participating photographers in all their low-res glory. We encourage you to explore their feeds, and follow their ever-evolving work.
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