Motocross rider in a black balaclava and white shirt performing a vertical dirt bike stunt on Dazed MENA magazine cover.

Person in a balaclava doing a wheelie on a bright yellow dirt bike with motion blur background.

Man wearing sunglasses and a dark jacket seated on a sport bike against a bright background

Monochrome portrait of a person wearing sunglasses and a jacket seated on a dark motorcycle against a plain light background

A man in a red hooded tracksuit does a motorcycle wheelie at night with motion blur and direct flash.

Bald man with a full beard wearing a leather jacket seated on a motorcycle against a white seamless background

Man in a high-collar off-white jacket and gloves seated on a white motocross dirt bike against a bright white backdrop.

Black and white motion blur photograph of a rider performing a wheelie on a dirt bike in front of an industrial loading dock.

A Black man wearing a black balaclava and white apparel seated on a yellow dirt bike in an underground garage.

Woman in a black leather jacket sitting on a dark motorcycle against a white backdrop

Model in a black zip-up jacket, layered trousers, sunglasses, and gloves standing beside a dirt bike against a white backdrop.

Motion blurred vertical shot of a motorcycle performing a wheelie stunt on an asphalt surface.

A rider wearing a green balaclava and jacket performing a stunt on a dirt bike in a concrete garage with dynamic motion blur.

Rear view of a person in a white graphic sports jersey and sneakers riding a red motorcycle amidst motion blur.

Rear view of a person in a pale yellow jacket and black hood performing a wheelie on a blue quad bike on an asphalt road.

Abstract vertical photograph featuring heavy motion blur over a figure in dark layered clothing with dynamic white and blue streaks.

A man in a pale yellow jumpsuit performs a wheelie on a blue quad bike with a passenger leaning back on an asphalt road.

Man wearing sunglasses and a textured coat riding a blue and yellow quad bike on an asphalt road with motion blur.

A Black man performing a wheelie on a dirt bike while wearing a white motocross jersey and jeans at night.

Dazed MENA Issue 02 2025

About

Dazed MENA Issue 02 explores the intersections of subculture and performance, anchoring its narrative in the raw energy of urban motocross. Through a series of dynamic editorial sequences, the issue captures stunt riders in motion, juxtaposing high-fashion technical apparel with the grit of asphalt tracks and industrial backdrops. The imagery leans into the tactile nature of its subjects, utilizing heavy grain and long exposure techniques to convey a visceral sense of speed. By alternating between high-contrast monochrome portraiture and vivid, flash-lit action photography, the project documents the interplay between machine mechanics and personal style. The collection balances clean, minimalist studio shots with raw, live-action sequences to present a cohesive study of youth-led mobility.