Show Notes
Northern Irish artist and academic Paul Seawright on resisting the ‘dramcentric’ imagery of Northern Ireland, not taking a position, ‘allusive’ documentary, the danger of losing the meaning, and the importance of research… and titles.
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Lebanese photojournalist Christina Assi on early years in Lebanon, her route into photojournalism, the Israeli tank attack that changed everything, recuperation, rehabilitation, advocacy, her new relationship with her camera, and the way in which her experience has changed her perception of the kind of stories she wants to cover, and letting go of perfectionism.
Multidisciplinary artist Reuben Wu on his creative family, industrial design, musical success with Ladytron, the challenge of reinvention, how his incredible light paintings came about and the role of serendipity.
Ukrainian photographer Iva Sidash on daily normality in Kyiv, how a road accident led her to street photography, the power of trying to portray life during wartime, ethical concerns, her project What Is Unseen, and joining the Ian Parry Grant ‘family’.
American documentary photographer Richard Sharum on reaching a mainstream audience, team window vs. team mirror, remembering our roots, time, empathy, openness, his forthcoming book, American Murder, and the dodginess of the photobook biz.
French photographer Clémentine Schneidermann on formative years with a camera in Paris, falling in love with Wales, collaboration, community, and the challenge of trying to create stable income.