Photographer
iSpeakChina by Adrian Fisk
Inspired by the ebb and flow of cultures between East and West, Fisk travelled 12,500km across China, trying to answer questions of identity and belief in an evolving society. His approach to the task was simple: he left it up to the people. He gave each of his subjects, aged between 16 and 30, a blank piece of paper and a pen and asked each of them to write whatever they wanted. In doing so, he gave the young people of China a chance to speak their minds.
The Farm by Johan Emanuelsson
Johan Emanuelson’s The farm is known for it’s creative and daring symbolism within which he mercilessly depicts his perception of his family and background. The symbolism of his imagery is permeated by an un-staged nerve that communicates both the weight and pain within the depiction of the environment he knows and originates from.”
Joy Dev Mela by Pervez Rajan
Pervez Rajan travels in search of unconventional spiritual enlightenment, he finds himself on the banks of the river Ojay in Kendul, West Bengal at the annual festival of the Bauls – Joy Dev Mela
A Glimpse into North Korea by Nayan Sthankiya
In early 2004 photographer Nayan Sthankiya made a ten day trip to North Korea, organized by a Korean Friendship Association. He looks at North Korea through the eyes of a North Korean refugee, who returns to his countries years after
Metal Bazaar by Julien Minard
Julien Minard’s eyes caught something different in the Metal bazaar in Mysore, the workers identify themselves with the space they evolve in. With his photographs, he is able to reveal at least the perceptible outlines. By mixing colors, substances and textures, the series of photos Metal Bazaar question these workers’ identities in this huge workshop in the open air.
Lost year by Darshana Borah
Darshana’s pictures puts you at ease. Shot on a Holga she peeps into a small world of animal figurines, jungle safaris, elephants and old temple towns – documenting her lost year.
Charli Bikaner Pt II- Anonymous
Charli Bikaner returns for one last time with a lesson on why you should stay away from vices!
Thank you Charli!
Bosnia Memoria by Satirat Dam-ampai
Satirat Dam-ampai visits Bosnia and finds the strains of the war still fresh. These pictures of it`s memorials, graveyards, and ruins are a glimpse into Satirat`s introspective photographic style.
Street of temptation by Kyoung-jin Yoon
On the streets of Seoul a gorgeous beauty who does not exist in real world. Appearing dreamily in advertisements on the street, on television and in magazines. Calling out to us like a siren with a smile, taunting you and singing to you – telling you that you will be happy only if you buy this. Photographer Kyoung-jin Yoon, pictures try to capture materialism in Korea.
Charli Bikaner-Crime Doesn’t Pay-Anonymous
Who is Charli Bikaner? Charli Bikaner, India’s best known unknown detective – friend of the police and CID. Kapil Das finds anonymous pictures of him telling us Crime doesn’t pay. Pictures by an unknown genius.
Lady Boys of Siem Reap by Ying Ang
Sri Vet is a Khmer ladyboy. She has not considered herself male since she was 14 years old. She shares a single room and one double bed with 3 other ladyboys. Photographer, Ying Ang explore what it means for Khmer Lady boys in the tourist town of Siem Reap to live; as women.
Casting Kasab by Ritesh Uttamchandani
Ritesh Uttamchandani is on the sets on latest 26/11 melotradegy turned B-grade film – a ringside view to how a nation’s tragedy is turned by some into a money making farce.
As they ARE – Aditya Kapoor
Aditya Kapoor takes a nonchalant approach, evident in these portraits to reveal the lighter side of the often misunderstood Muslim community.
Toran Natak Company by Kapil Das
Kapil Das, explores one of the last surviving traveling theater groups of Gujarat, India. And finds some interesting characters in the act.
Growing Old Together by Akshay Mahajan
Photographer, Akshay Mahajan explores the lives and uncertainties of a couple growing old together in New Delhi’s everchanging new urban scape.
The Reluctant Soldiers by Ishan Tankha
Ishan Tankha explores a camp in Sri Lanka where 94 former child soldiers who were ‘captured’ or ’surrendered’ by the Srilankan army live with their supervisors.
Bhopal by Surya Sen
Surya Sen explores the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.Bhopal is the name of the place where, once upon a time, a vast plume of poison burst upon 5,20,000 people.
Sophie Ashraf: The Burkha Rapper by Ruhani Kaur
Photographer Ruhani Kaur finds Sophie Ashraf, a 21-year-old muslim girl who raps. “Its like when you really like a band, you wear T-shirts of that band, Well we really, really like Islam, so we wear the burkha. I rap because I cant sing.” – Sophie Ashraf.