Category Archives: Photojournalism

First Look: The AIPAD Photography Show

BY BARBARA POLLACK: Gotham Magazine Whether you’re seeking that perfect print by Diane Arbus (you know the one, the identical twin girls in pinafores) or something new from a contemporary photographer, such as a multimedia wall relief made of LED … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 17, 2012
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Call for Three Years Professional Programme in Photography

Learn photography at one of the finest photography education centres in the world. Pathshala South Asian Media Academy is offering Three-Years Professional Programme in Photography. Portfolio is invited from interested students for enrolment in May, 2012 session. Admission Fee: 32000* … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 16, 2012
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Birth Pangs of a Nation: video

The Bangladeshi War of Liberation, like all other wars, has a contested history. The number killed, the number raped, the number displaced, are all figures that change depending upon who tells the story. But in our attempt to be on … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 6, 2012
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Hana Jheel

The security concerns in Quetta make it difficult for a foreigner to get about. Wearing Shalwar Kameez (had no idea so much cloth went into these garments) and having a beard helped. At least I made it outside of Quetta, … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 26, 2012
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Archiving 1971

Photo: Don Mccullin Archiving 1971 By Sharmin Ahmed Star Weekend Winston Churchill said, “History is written by the victors.” And when history is one-sided, it becomes a propaganda instrument. Archiving is a form of respecting not only history but the truth, … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 17, 2012
Posted in 1971, Bangladesh, Colonialism, culture, Democracy, Drik and its initiatives, Education, Elections, Film, Genocide, Governance, Imperialism, Killings, Law, Major Features on Bangladesh, media, Media issues, Migration, Military, Photography, Photojournalism, politics, Resistance, Shahidul Alam, South Asia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Art as a Witness

  Shahidul Alam to speak at the Colombo Art Biennial : Art as a Witness Amu Shahidul 2010©Yasmine Eid-Sabbagh An extraordinary artist – eloquent with words and images – Shahidul Alam is a photographer, writer, activist and social entrepreneur, who was profoundly influenced … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 17, 2012
Posted in Bangladesh, Crossfire, culture, Democracy, Education, exploitation, Global Issues, Governance, Human rights, Imperialism, Killings, Law, media, Media issues, Migration, Photography, Photojournalism, Photojournalism issues, politics, Shahidul Alam, South Asia | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Salil Bera gets honourable mention in World Press Photo Contest 2012

Majority World photographer from India, Salil Bera wins an honourable mention in the Spot News, singles category with the following image: Salil is a senior photographer for The Week Magazine in Kolkata, India. He won the first prize in FCCT in … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 14, 2012
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Chronicler of conflicts

Chronicler of conflicts – The Times of India.  By Jaideep Mazumdar Greg Sebastian Marinovich is the only one of the ‘Bang Bang Club’s’ four members to be standing on his feet today. Two are dead and the third’s legs have been … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 14, 2012
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Israel, Suppressed Story Verified

  Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 | Posted by Veterans Today Photo Accurate, Israel Lied Says French News Agency AFP confirms veracity of debated Israeli abuse story Agence France- Presse Editor’s Note:  Israel Caught Lying About Apartheid Abuse: “Following the surfacing of the photos, … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 11, 2012
Posted in Colonialism, exploitation, Global Issues, Governance, Human rights, Islam, Media issues, Military, Occupation, Photography, Photojournalism, politics, Resistance, World | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Songs of a Wounded Image

(Editor’s introduction to “Birth Pangs of a Nation” produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh and the 60 anniversary of the establishment of UNHCR.) The Bangladeshi War of Liberation, like all other wars, has a contested … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 10, 2012
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