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.
Photo Essay: Modal Istanbul, by Benedicte Guillon
During my ten days in Istanbul, I walked the streets, took the bus, the tramway, and the ferry. I didn’t do anything but wander around getting lost.
Smells like Indian Spirit, by Maika Elan
India has always been my dream land, and when I finally traveled there in March, I was really overwhelmed. I had my little lomo camera with me, but I tried not to ‘take pictures’ or to capture ‘beautiful images’.
Photo Essay: ZOETROPE – Japan, by Yasuteru Kasano
ZOETROPE is a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures. The term zoetrope is from the Greek words “zoe”, “life” and “trope”, “turn”. It may be taken to mean “wheel of life” or “Living wheel”.
Curious Eyes – Street Photography by Aujin Rew
Curiosity has led me to many street corners in the world, and the photographs in this collection are the reflections of my encounters on the road.
Photo Single: A briefcase and hatful of rain, by Siddharth Jain
Hardworking, humble and honest. It was raining cats and dogs , but he still held his briefcase tightly. That of course shows you the importance of a day.
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.
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.
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.
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