Taken during Thailand’s worst flooding in six decades, these following photographs are a visual exploration of the encounter between land and water. As these two worlds collide, I wanted to show the adaptation of those caught in the middle to maintain and continue their daily lives.
Photo Essay: Shanghai/Lost Identity, by Victor Garrido
Shanghai, head of the Chinese Dragon, is in a frantic run towards fierce capitalism, especially noticeable in the boom in Shanghai’s building industry. Tons of buildings are raised – similar in height, colour and design – repetitive in their poor and simplistic design.
The Rootless Generation, by Lam Yik Fei
The civil war in Burma has a long history of 60 years. Hundreds and thousands of Burmese have been flooding the 7 refugee camps in Mae Sot since 25 years ago.
Photo Essay: On The Road Of Revolution, by Kürşat Bayhan
Young Libyans holding kalashnikovs are on guard duty and the only light illuminating the night’s complete darkness are headlights. Checkpoints start from Tunisia – Libya border to Tripoli city.
Black & White Vs Colour Photography
It was interesting to compare the two versions Moises Saman filed of the same photograph of a protester standing by a burning car during clashes near Tahrir Square before parliamentary elections.
Photo Essay: Manila North Cemetery – A Placid Coexistence with the Departed, by John Javellana
It’s a common perception amongst us mortals to think of cemeteries and graveyards as eerie places to find ourselves in at. Throughout our history from folklore to pop culture; to even the devout and the pagans; mankind has established any burial grounds as something that is hallowed for the departed.
Reminders Project Asian Photographers Grant Finalist #5: Zishaan Akbar Latif
In this article, we highlight the fifth and last finalist for the inaugural Reminders Project Asian Photographers Grant. We take a look at Zishaan Akbar Latif’s touching and revealing project with the NGO Arushi.
PLUG & PLAY 2 @ IPA Gallery: Slideshows
On Tuesday 8th November 2011, we hosted PLUG & PLAY 2 , our second slideshow night at the IPA Gallery. PLUG & PLAY is an informal night of photography slideshows and conversation.
Video: Trent Parke – Dreamlives (2002)
Trent Parke – Dreamlives (2002) – Australian Story – an old video from 2002 but great to share once more. The lanky, brilliant Trent Parke from Newcastle chasing light in Australia.
Photo Essay: Occupy Hong Kong, by Brett Elmer
October 17th – Hong Kong citizens joined the global Occupy movement by holding a protest in Exchange Plaza, in the shadow of the International Finance Centre (IFC) building.
Reminders Project Asian Photographers Grant Finalist #4: Agnes Dherbeys
In this article, we highlight the third finalist for the inaugural Reminders Project Asian Photographers Grant. We take a look at Agnes Dherbey’s project #K76-3613, a personal journey which challenges the way photography can be used to learn about oneself, and also seeks to inquire upon the feelings of adopted children and the women who give their children up for adoption.
Photo Essay: Tranquil Terrains Of Terbulent Turmeric, by Vinit Gupta
Throwing great clouds of turmeric powder offerings called bhandara into the air, the pilgrims paint the town golden yellow – a color they associate with the power of the sun, and one suggestive of Khandoba’s solar origin.
Stepping Through The Ashes, by Eugene Richards
Last month was the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I recently got hold of a copy of Stepping Through The Ashes (photographs by Eugene Richards and interviews by his wife Janine Altongy), which was released in 2002 by Aperture.
Reminders Project Asian Photographers Grant Finalist #3: Andri Tambunan
In this article, we highlight the third finalist for the inaugural Reminders Project Asian Photographers Grant. We take a look at Indonesian-American photographer Andri Tambunan’s project Against All Odds.
Photo Essay: Mystical Ladakh, by Rahul Dhankani
Ladakh is a magical land. An ancient energy resonates in the mountains and the people. Photographer: Rahul Dhankani