Emily Garthwaite – Tears of the Tigris
The Tigris river, known as the Dijlah, has always been a conduit for more than water. Along with its sister, the Euphrates, it formed the eastern bound of Mesopotamia and irrigated some of the earliest civilizations on earth. For 7000 years its cycles of flooding have created seasons of plenty and scarcity, and at natural […]
Sirachai Arunrugstichai – Divergent Currents: Opposite paths of marine conservation in the Andaman Sea of Myanmar and Thailand
“Divergent Currents” focuses on the contrasting conservation journeys of Thailand and Myanmar, two nations sharing the eastern Andaman Sea and its precious marine resources. In the Myeik Archipelago, thought as pristine after being veiled from the world for many decades and barely explored, rampant overexploitation and illegal fishing threaten marine biodiversity and the traditional way […]
Gurcharan Roopra – The High and Low of Wildlife Photography
In my personal story, aerial and ground level photos serve as the yin and yang, capturing the essence of my journey through life’s highs and lows. The aerial shots unveil a world of boundless possibilities, where dreams take flight and aspirations soar. They depict the exhilarating moments of triumph, where I dared to reach for […]
Thandiwe Muriu – Camo
As the sole female photographer operating in the Kenyan advertising photography industry, Muriu repeatedly confronted questions around the role of women in society, the place of tradition, and her own self-perception. The Camo series, showcases Africa’s mix of vibrant textiles, cultural practices, and beauty ideologies. Through surreal illusions Muriu confronts issues surrounding identity while concurrently […]
