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A Lens on Sustainability

A Lens on Sustainability

Written by: Prix Pictet
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 Can photography save us from ourselves? Leading photographers consider the power of the photograph to explore the urgent environmental and social issues facing humanity today. From the Prix Pictet, the leading global photography prize on sustainability.Prix Pictet Art
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  • Vanessa Winship: Sweet Nothings

    Vanessa Winship: Sweet Nothings
    Feb 10 2025

    In today's episode, we welcome Prix Pictet-shortlisted photographer Vanessa Winship, whose poetic and deeply human approach to storytelling has made her one of the most compelling voices in contemporary photography. Through her evocative black-and-white imagery, she explores themes of memory, belonging, and the fragile nature of identity. In her usual style, she shares her perspective on seeing beyond the surface and the profound connections she forges with the people and places she photographs.
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    26 mins
  • Hoda Afshar: Speak the Wind

    Hoda Afshar: Speak the Wind
    Oct 22 2024

    In today's episode, we welcome Prix Pictet Iranian photographer, Hoda Afshar, who immortalizes unexpeced local rituals on the island of Hormuz, in her vibrant series Speak the Wind. In her usual style, she gives insights on how she makes the invisible visible and her deep connection to her Iranian roots.

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    31 mins
  • Vasantha Yogananthan: Mystery Street

    Vasantha Yogananthan: Mystery Street
    Aug 29 2024
    In today’s episode, we are honored to welcome Prix Pictet photographer Vasantha Yogananthan, who gives insights on his series 'Mystery Street', captured in New Orleans. Amidst the looming threats of rising sea levels, he explores the innocence and spontaneity of the city's youth during summer break, set against the backdrop of past trauma and an uncertain future shaped by climate change.

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    29 mins
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