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On the Front Cover: Inuk Elders in Gjoa Haven, NunavutThe Canadian Arctic. Michelle Valberg © All rights reserved. See the exclusive interview with Michelle Valberg on page 8
On the Back Cover: Leaf Adorned | Ethiopia
Giovanna Aryafara © All rights reserved
See the article on page 26
Lens Magazine ♛ Issue #125.
The Cultural Edition
This month’s Cultural Edition unfolds a vibrant tapestry of captivating projects curated by esteemed and award-winning photographers from across the globe. Each project invites you on a visual journey, unveiling the often-overlooked corners and unique communities that shape our world. Amidst the backdrop of devastating wars and political strife that threaten to divide us, this issue celebrates the vital themes of unity and acceptance.
We are thrilled to feature an exclusive interview with internationally acclaimed photographer Michelle Valberg. In it, she offers a deep dive into her poignant documentary, which explores the resilient communities of the Canadian Arctic, revealing their rich culture and connection to the land.
The remarkable Giovanna Aryafara graces us with two enchanting projects: the vibrant landscapes of Ethiopia, bursting with life and color, and the serene beauty of Bali, showcasing its lush scenery and rich traditions.
Dive into the artistry of Chado, the Japanese Tea Ceremony, presented through the eyes of Kazuhito Ishida, Yoshio Kuramochi, and Mark Edward Harris. This exquisite documentation captures the elegance and thoughtful ritual of this profound cultural practice.
Aga Szydlik enthralls us with her visionary project, The Spirit of the Voodoo. This project delves into the enchanting and often misunderstood world of Voodoo traditions, revealing the deep connection between spirituality and community.
Elena Molina presents a magnificent documentary series that explores the Ivory Coast, capturing its diverse cultures, landscapes, and people’s resilience. Meanwhile, Sharon Eilon takes us to the hidden sanctuary of the Daughters of the Buddha, unveiling the inspiring stories of young women nurturing their spirituality and education.
JM Simpson sheds light on the often-ignored realities of homelessness through his compelling black-and-white project, Humanity of the Moment. This project captures intimate moments of life and resilience in the face of adversity.
Steff Gruber presents two exceptional projects: one focusing on the Narikuravar people of Tamil Nadu and the other exploring the challenging life of the Railway Community. This narrative intertwines the lives of those who depend on the railway for survival and livelihood.
Sandrine Villa unveils a remarkable project dedicated to the daily lives of Jyie women in South Sudan, celebrating their strength and the richness of their traditions. Uttara Joshi and Dennis H. Miller showcase the vibrant soul of Mumbai, often dubbed the City of Dreams, alongside the astounding contrasts that define India’s diverse landscape.
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Martin Schoeller CELEBRITY PORTRAITS Martin Schoeller, the New York based photographer best known for his tight portraits or “Close Up” series, created Hollywood personalities in fun scenes, had his work …
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Fashion PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with Photographers
ADRIANA SOARES | Special Interview
ADRIANA SOARES Special Interview Adriana Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro. In the late ‘eighties she moved to Italy, where, after working as a model for the greatest fashion …
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KAREN KNORR India Song Karen knorr, an american, was born in frankfurt am main, germany and was raised in san juan puerto rico in the 1960s. She finished her education …
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The Art Of Animals By Wolf Ademeit “Animal photographers focus their work in general on the presentation of animals in the wild nature. Only a few photographers use the photography …
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Interviews with PhotographersNight & Night life Photography
MOSES PINI SILUK. Night scenes around the world
MOSES PINI SILUK Night scenes around the world MOSES PINI SILUK, Born 1982 in Israel, Israel. Currently living in New York City, NY. In 1998 and still only a teenager, …
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FILIP WOLAK. Nightlife in NYC Filip Wolak , A Professional photographer based in NYC, with many years experience in editorial, product, food+drink, nightlife, travel and event photography. An active contributor …
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Most Influential PHOTOGRAPHERS DEEP NIGHTS BY BRASSAI BRASSAÏ Or Gyula Halász, as most of us like to call him, was one of the many Hungarians who gravitated to Paris between …
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Interviews with PhotographersNight & Night life Photography
Marsel Van Oosten | An Exclusive Interview
Special Interview With Marsel Van Oosten We are super excited to Have an interview with one of the most fascinating wildlife, nature & Landscape photographers Marsel Van Oosten, His images …
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THE MAGICAL NIGHT OF Paul Zizka SPECIAL INTERVIEW Paul Zizka is a professional mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. Specializing in photographing in difficult conditions and hard-to-reach …
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An interview with ROIE GALITZ We are most pleased to interview one of the most known wildlife, Nature & culture photographers in Israel. This is the second time we have …
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FRANS LANTING FRANS LANTING has been hailed as one of the great photographers of our time. His influential work appears in books, magazines, and exhibitions around the world. Born in …
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Man Ray Painter, Photographer, Filmmaker (1890–1976) Man Ray was primarily known for his photography, which spanned both the Dada and surrealism movements. Synopsis In 1915, man ray met french artist …
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The Colorful World Of Alejandro Ferrer Ruiz Alejandro Ferrer Ruiz, one of the most familiar, talented photographers on the known photography site 500px.com, starring with 20k followers and over 1 …
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SAM DROEGE The Extream Macro Photography Of Bees We are very proud and excited to exhibit the excellent work of Sam Droege, head of the bee inventory and monitoring program …
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An Interview With Nadav Bagim Nadav Bagim has created a magical wonderland of giant toadstools, pastel skies and brightly-colored flora in which insects and other critters roam. The Wonderland series …
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IRVING PENN Irving Penn was one of the most distinguished photographers of our time. Irving Penn Portraits is a glorious celebration of his work in this genre, focusing on his …
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ANNIE LEIBOVITZ Photographer. Born Anna-Lou Leibovitz, on October 2, 1949, in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was one of the six children born to Sam, an Air Force lieutenant, and Marilyn Leibovitz, …
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CINDY SHERMAN By turning the camera on herself, Cindy Sherman has built a name as one of the most respected photographers of the late twentieth century. Although, the majority of …
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MICHAL CHELBIN SAILBOATS AND SWANS Prisoners Throughout Russia And Ukraine “Three years ago, while visiting the Ukraine, I passed along a high brick wall,” Chelbin told me. “Next to it …
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Jeanloup Sieff “I have always maintained that there is no such thing as art. There are only artists, producing things that give them pleasure, doing so under some compulsion, perhaps …
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Jason Peterson Jason Peterson on the Art of a Good Insta By Jordan Mack Last week was a pretty cool show for the Royalton Hotel. Long time New Yorker and …
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Interview With AVIV KURT Aviv Kurt, a graduate of the Product Design Department at “Shenkar” and “studio” photography school. Do photography products, food and jewelry, photo studio, Architecture photography, Business …
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Edward Steichen Edward Jean Steichen (March 27, 1879 – March 25, 1973) was a Luxembourgian American photographer, painter, and art gallery and museum curator. Edward Steichen (1879-1973) was an American …
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MALICK SIDIBÉ (Born in 1935 Or 1936) Malick photographer Sidibe is most noted for his black-and-white photographs of 1960s Bamako. In the following decade, Sidibe turned to studio portraits. His …
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Shirin Neshat شیرین نشأت; (Born March 26, 1957, Lives and works in New York) She is the fourth of five children of wealthy parents, brought up in the religious …
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JAKOB WAGNER Urban Zoom Jakob Wagner was born 1985 in Herdecke, Germany. In summer 2008, he successfully completed his three-year apprenticeship as a photographer. He has since been living in …
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JR. TIME IS NOW, YALLA! ISRAEL & PALESTINE JR owns the biggest art gallery in the world. He exhibits freely in the streets of the world, catching the attention of …
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F.C Gundlach F.C. Gundlach is regarded as the most important fashion photographer of West Germany’s early post-war period. His work stands out for its perfect craftsmanship, technical finesse and artful …
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An interview with YONATAN NIR Yonatan Nir is an award winning documentary Filmmaker and photographer. he started his career as a photojournalist and wildlife photographer and published dozens of photo …
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ILSE MOORE “To have your passion stirred up inside you, to be renewed and inspired is a driving force, an oasis, and an addiction.” Ilse Moore is renowned in South …
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THE SINKING WORLD Of Andreas Franke Andreas Franke, famous for his still life and surreal effects planned precisely in the challenging creative fields -Underwater Photography. The love of diving combined …
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An Interview With Arkadi Raskin “Every photograph is personal, whether taken for the sake of one`s art or as a commercial assignment. What gives an image it`s visual value is …
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The Discovered Work Of Vivian Maier This Article Was Created In Dedication To The inspiring Photographer Vivian Maier, A Street Photographer From The 1950S – 1990S. Vivian’s Work Was Discovered …
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HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON Biography “It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Henri Cartier-Bresson is considered …
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An Interview With ALEX LEVAC “I really see myself as anthropologist of the street or a paparazzi of the anonymous, I do not want to call myself a historian, but …
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Interviews with PhotographersPhotographersStreet Photography
Gabi Ben Avraham | An Exclusive Interview
An Interview with Gabi Ben Avraham “Photography for me is A passion. It is my way of looking at the world around me, whereby I can express my feelings and …
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Cultural PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographers
Jimmy Nelson. BEFORE THEY PASS AWAY
Jimmy Nelson Special Project: BEFORE THEY PASS AWAY About Jimmy Nelson Jimmy Nelson (Sevenoaks, Kent, 1967) started working as a photographer in 1987. Having spent 10 years at a Jesuit …
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Cultural PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographers
MARK EDWARD HARRIS
An Interview with MARK EDWARD HARRIS Los Angeles-based photographer Mark Edward Harris is the recipient of numerous awards, including a CLIO Award for advertising photography, An Aurora Gold Award for …
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An interview with ROIE GALITZ We are most pleased to interview one of the most known wildlife, Nature & culture photographers in Israel. Hello Roie, Thank you for the interview. …
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Pande Heryana Based in Bali, one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, Pande takes artistic, award-winning images of people in love. A visual storyteller and true artist in …
Black and White Photography
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographers
JOE BÜRGI | Bangladesh
JOE BÜRGI| Brick Workers from Bangladesh & Children of Bangladesh BRICK WORKERS FROM BANGLADESH You can see them all around Bangladesh. There are hundreds of them. Some say more than …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersLeila AntaklyMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersStreet Photography
JAMES HAYMAN | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITHJAMES HAYMANBY LEILA ANTAKLY Some of Hayman’s earliest photographic work took place shortly after the 1976 earthquake in Guatemala, where he went to aid the U.N.’s disaster …
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Black & White PhotographyDance PhotographyFine Art PhotographyLight PhotographyPhotographersSexuality in Photography
MARCIO PILOT | Sound | Light | Beauty
“Marcio Pilot is a gifted artist who has the ability to create photographic compositions with a unique freshness.His use of lights and colors, his perspective, often surprising and always bewitching, …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographers
ARDALAN DADASHBEYKI | Expressing emotions through a dark theme photography
ARDALAN DADASHBEYKI | Expressing emotions through a dark theme photography In my first year of photography, I decided to focus more on documentary photography, so it became a common approach …
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Architectural PhotographyBlack & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographers
ANA JOVEVA | SHAPES | STRUCTURE | HUMANITY
ANA JOVEVASHAPES | STRUCTURE | HUMANITY The Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology | MAAT in Lisbon, Portugal Located on the riverfront of the historic district of Belém, in Lisbon, …
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Black & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyLight PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes Photography
NUGROHO FADILLAH RIDHO | UNSEEN
NUGROHO FADILLAH RIDHO | UNSEEN “Vibration” The “Vibration” series express destruction and reconstruction through art. The project was inspired by the basic universe dynamic movement. The photos focused on perfection …
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Architectural PhotographyBlack & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersUrban Photography
ALI ZOLGHADRI | Simple Minimalist Moments
Ali Zolghadri | Simple Minimalist Moments2ND PLACE | MASTERS IN BNW INTERNATIONAL IG COMPETITION. “From my perspective, if I want to draw the viewer’s attention to the more important object, …
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Black & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersPortrait Photography
ANJA DIABATÉ | Indian Spirit
ANJA DIABATÉ | Indian Spirit For me, this series represents the magic, spirituality, and culture of India, especially in the people.I tried to express this artistically. Each motif should look …
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Black & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyMixed PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild Side
AMY KANKA VALADARSKY | “Once there was, and once there was not”.
AMY KANKA VALADARSKY | “Once there was, and once there was not”. “Once there was, and once there was not” is my attempt to connect with ancient myths that teach …
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Black & White PhotographyPhotographersStreet PhotographyUrban Photography
ANDREW GIMBLET | Enthralling City
ANDREW GIMBLET | Enthralling City Andrew Gimblet is an international award-winning street art photographer based in Philadelphia. Started in Film photography back in the 90s, he developed a unique, dramatic …
Still Life | Motion photography
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Terrain Vague By architect and photographer Pygmalion Karatzas “In contrast to the carefully designed and integrated urban projects, contemporary cities are also characterized by their …
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JP TERLIZZI | THE GOOD DISHES The Good Dishes integrates memory, legacy, and metaphor with my response to loss. As I witness an early generation …
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BEE TROFORT-WILSON | “Success doesn’t come from your comfort zone” “Ready to return to the ring!”I had a great time photographing professional boxer DeMichael Harris …
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An Exclusive Interview WithTIM TADDERBY CATALIN CROITORU “Quite frankly, it wasn’t my goal to be the best advertising photographer in the world; my goal was …
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JP TERLIZZI | DANDELIONS ARE NOT WEEDS JP Terlizzi (American) is a New York City photographer whose contemporary practice explores themes of memory, relationship, and …
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An Interview with JONATHAN KNOWLES By Anne Pinto-Rodrigues Jonathan Knowles is one of the leading photographers of his generation. Specializing in drinks, liquids and still …
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Maria Rosenblatt | “Old Masters Recreations” | “Dandelions Series” Maria Rosenblatt is a fine art photographer, musician, and the founder of Beam Collective( www.beamcollective.net) Maria …
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“The most important aspect of my work is to match the right spot at the right time. Light and weather are the main actors in …
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NORI’s images of inanimate objects have an unmistakable life-force. His clean, modern lighting and confident execution of imaginative concepts transforms even the most mundane items …
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An Exclusive Interview With Joe McNally By Allan Kliger Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer whose prolific career includes assignments in nearly 70 …