Tag Archives: Visual Arts

Andrew Biraj first judge for MUD Africa Photography/Short Film Competition 2012

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 8, 2012

Andrew Biraj – Lecturer at Pathshala, South Asian Institute of Photography, Dhaka and staff photographer at Reuters since 2008, has been announced the first judge for the MUD Africa Photography/Short Film Competition 2012  “Throughout the years I have documented  numerous … Continue reading →

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Dhaka 9 to 5

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 2, 2012

Le reportage de Caroline Gillet : Reportage on Wahid Adnan and Bangladeshi photojournalism on French Radio. Le Bangladesh serait le pays où l’on trouve le plus de photojournalistes. Si c’est vrai, c’est en grande partie grâce à Shahidul Alam qui … Continue reading →

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If It Bleeds

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 2, 2012

“Weegee: Murder Is My Business” Through September 2. International Center of Photography, New York. Weegee’s photographs are as much about Weegee as they are about crime. By James Polchin Weegee strikes again Body of Dominick Didato, Elizabeth Street, New York, August 7, … Continue reading →

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Eduardo Santiago’s Reviews > Shahidul Alam: My Journey as a Witness

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 1, 2012

My rating: Shahidul Alam: My Journey as a Witness by Shahidul Alam, Rosa Maria Falvo (Editor) Eduardo Santiago‘s review Jan 01, 12 Recommended to Eduardo by: Ginger Painful to read. Troubling… but beautiful and inspiring as well. Alam comes across as deeply bitter, but … Continue reading →

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Upcoming photo contests and residencies

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 28, 2012

Dear friends of photographyONLY ONE WEEK LEFT DANISH DIGITAL 2012 will close for registration of entries on 4 February. DANISH DIGITAL 2012 is an international salon of photography organanised by Fotoklubben Negativ, Roskilde, Denmark, under patronage of FIAP (2012/007) and … Continue reading →

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35 Magnum Photographers Give Their Advice to Aspiring Photographers

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 21, 2012

35 Magnum Photographers Give Their Advice to Aspiring Photographers by ERIC KIM on SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 Bill Reeves, a passionate photographer who is fortunate enough to have Magnum photographers Eli Reed and Paolo Pellegrin as his mentors, told me about a blog post that Magnum had a … Continue reading →

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The Best Photo Books of 2011

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 3, 2012

Subscribe to ShahidulNews The list is in: our 50 favorites of the year, spanning fine art, photojournalism, culture and more By Jack Crager and Lindsay Comstock on December 1, 2011 Our 50 Favorite Books of 2011 In this always-on age … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, In Bangladesh…

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 3, 2012

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Sayed Asif Mahmud channels Moriyama for an expressive view of his city and country By Dan Abbe on October 20, 2011Expand © Sayed Asif Mahmud From “My City of Unheard Prayers” The work of Sayed Asif Mahmud is my … Continue reading →

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BANGLADESH PHOTOBOOK READER PRIZE

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 27, 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Shahidul Alam’s ‘My Journey as a Witness’: book excerpt and giveaway Posted on December 21, 2011 A retrospective publication dedicated to the work of renowned Bangladeshi photojournalist and social activist Shahidul Alam has been published by Skira. We … Continue reading →

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Shahidul Alam in conversation with Ranjit Hoskote at Goa LitFest

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 20, 2011

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday 20th December Goa Literary Festival My Journey as a Witness Shahidul Alam in conversation with Ranjit Hoskote Goa Arts and Literary Festival Dec 17-21 2011-11-25 The 2nd Goa Arts and Literary Festival is meant … Continue reading →

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