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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.
Angelika Kollin | An Exclusive Interview
DANIEL KORDAN | An Exclusive Interview
MATI GELMAN | HUMAN INTEGRATION WITH NATURE
FOTEINI ZAGLARA | “JE EST UNE AUTRE”
KATERINA BELKINA | FOR ALL MANKIND
MIKA MORET | SEEKING
ROGÉRIO VIEIRA | SOMOS TODOS ALVOS AQUI
CHRISTOPHE MEIREIS | An Exclusive Interview
JENNIFER CARLOS | An Exclusive Interview
Jean Baptiste Fort |An Exclusive Interview
Lindsay Adler | An Exclusive Interview
QUIM FÀBREGAS | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Manfred Baumann | An Exclusive Interview
KATERINA BELKINA | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
KEVIN RIVOLI | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
TIM TADDER | An Exclusive Interview
DIONNE LEOW | An Exclusive Interview
JAMES HAYMAN | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
TREVOR COLE | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
FLORA BORSI | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
AHMAD KHATIRI | An Exclusive Interview
JONATHAN KNOWLES | A Special Interview
Brooke Shaden | Magical World | An Interview
SAMUEL CORUM | An Exclusive Interview
MARK EDWARD HARRIS | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
LUVELLI | An Exclusive Interview
Níkos Aliágas | An Exclusive Interview
JOSÉ JEULAND | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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Cultural PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersPhotographers
Gili Yaari. Israeli Photojournalist
by Kay Ziv1808 viewsAn Interview with Israeli Photojournalist Gili Yaari ———————————— Purim Celebrations in Jerusalem Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the Purim holiday in the ultra-Orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March, 2014. The …
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PAULINE PETIT | 2 SERIES
by Kay Ziv1409 viewsPAULINE PETIT | 2 SERIES THE WOMAN WHO COLLECTS MEN “The title WOMAN WHO COLLECTS MEN leads her to reflect on the act of collecting in itself. She realizes that …
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MEITAL DOR | Sahman
by Kay Ziv1127 viewsMEITAL DOR | Sahman “My encounter with Sahman’s family convinced me that I can observe reality without judgment, reach exposed and intimate situations, and confront topics/taboos that I want to …
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WANG KEYAO | GAZING THE MILL FACTORY
by Kay Ziv1256 viewsWANG KEYAO | GAZING THE MILL FACTORY Xi’an Dahua Cotton Mill was the earliest modern textile factory established in Northwest China in the 1930s. The factory went through most of …
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Theodore Kefalopoulos | Wasted Facades
by Kay Ziv1275 viewsTheodore Kefalopoulos | “Wasted Facades” This is an ongoing project on fine art architectural images. It is based on the impressions of partially revealing the facades of buildings to emphasize …
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Daniel Sackheim | An Exclusive Interview By Leila Antakly
by Kay Ziv2283 viewsAn Exclusive Interview With Daniel SackheimBy Leila Antakly Daniel Sackheim is an American Film & Television director and producer best known for his highly acclaimed series as HBO’s True Detective …
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José Jeuland | Light & shadow
by Kay Ziv1657 viewsJosé Jeuland | Light & shadow Natural and artificial lights are everything when taking a photograph.Painters are knowledgeable about composing with light and shadows, and in the movie industries, they …
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OMRI SHOMER | Imagine you are at the beach. For the first time in your life.
by Kay Ziv1052 viewsOMRI SHOMER | Imagine you are at the beach. For the first time in your life. “This is the power of the beach; there is healing magic to this endless …
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AHMAD KHATIRI | An Exclusive Interview
by Kay Ziv2193 viewsAn Exclusive Interview With AHMAD KHATIRIBY JOSÉ JEULAND – Devastating Floods – AHMAD KHATIRI, Born in 1978, in Kordkoy, Golestan, IRAN.A member of the International Federation of Photographic World (Fiap) …
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IRIS DEBELDER | 3 Projects
by Kay Ziv2147 viewsCOMPANY NOI & “DONNA” In the fall of 2017, I met choreographer Valentina Nigro, founder of “Company Noi” at an interactive dance performance at the Gallo-Roman archeological museum in Belgium. …
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Sama Alshaibi | Between Two Rivers
by Kay Ziv2584 viewsThe Middle East, and North Africa region has undergoing a tremendous shift politically and socially due to multiple revolutions, civil and international wars, and threats to longstanding institutional power structures.My …
Ronen Golan | The love for nature’s beauty
Jun 3, 2024Geoffrey Ansel Agrons | Hazardous Shorelines
Jun 3, 2024Holger Hoffmann | Stormy Nights in the Yaranga
Jun 3, 2024Pygmalion Karatzas | Salt Pans | Mount Athos
Jun 3, 2024Mark Edward Harris | Australia’s Last Frontier
May 9, 2024DANIEL KORDAN | An Exclusive Interview
May 9, 2024LOUIS IRUELA | WOODLANDS OF MADRID
Mar 24, 2024Jason Little | PLACES
Mar 24, 2024Matteo Redaelli | PASSION FOR NATURE
Mar 24, 2024MICK STETSON | Reveries of Giverny
Dec 5, 2023Pygmalion Karatzas | Terrain Vague
Dec 9, 2022María Tudela Bermudez | Pictorialismo
Dec 9, 2022Mark Edward Harris | The Seventh Continent
Dec 8, 2022AMI VITALE | RHINO NAMED SUDAN
Dec 8, 2022SARA VICTORIA SANDBERG | “What if?”
Oct 4, 2022LAURIE FREITAG | ‘IN THE GARDEN AT CHISLEHURST’
Oct 4, 2022PYGMALION KARATZAS | TYPHOON PROJECT
May 4, 2022KASRA KARIMI | DEEP INTO SPACE
May 4, 2022MARK EDWARD HARRIS | THE CALL OF THE WILD
May 3, 2022TREVOR COLE | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
May 3, 2022NUGROHO FADILLAH RIDHO | UNSEEN
Feb 17, 2022AHMAD KHATIRI | An Exclusive Interview
Jul 12, 2021ROSHAN MORE | Passion For Wildlife
Nov 10, 2020SOUMYA N GHOSH | OMAN’S BEAUTY
Nov 10, 2020ALI SHOKRI – The Passion Of Trees
Jan 7, 2020ISRAELI LANDSCAPES BY IGAL HARARI
Apr 11, 2019TEMEL NAL – Delicate Shards Of REFLECTED LIGHT
Apr 11, 2019Krystle Wright | An Exclusive Interview
Apr 10, 2019Living Amongst GIANTS By Tal Vardi
Sep 24, 2017FIELDS OF COLOR By A. Cemal Ekin
Sep 23, 2017MICHAEL NOVOTNY | An Exclusive Interview
Aug 17, 2017Ami Vitale | An Exclusive Interview
Aug 17, 20178 Tips&Tricks for Seascapes photography
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Jul 17, 2016ZEEV ARAZI
Jun 26, 2016OREN GOLAN
Jun 26, 2016SHARON TRIBELSKY
Jun 26, 2016RONEN ROSENBLATT
Jun 26, 2016The Sea of Warren Keelan | An Exclusive Interview
Jun 26, 2016About Seascapes Photography
Jun 26, 2016Robert van Bolderick
Jan 24, 2016ITAI MONNICKENDAM
Jan 24, 2016FRANS LANTING
Nov 4, 2015Maria Stenzel
Nov 2, 2015Edward Steichen
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Nov 2, 2015Wildlife&Nature Photography HINTS
Nov 2, 2015ASSAF GAVRA
Nov 2, 2015Dan Ben-Arye
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Nov 2, 2015Wildlife and Nature Photography
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Pygmalion Karatzas | Terrain Vague
1579 viewsTerrain 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
1306 viewsJP 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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TIM TADDER | An Exclusive Interview
3789 viewsAn 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
1671 viewsJP 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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JONATHAN KNOWLES | A Special Interview
24160 viewsAn 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 | 2 series
2090 viewsMaria 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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JAKOB WAGNER – URBAN ZOOM
4294 views“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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Joe McNally | An Exclusive Interview
4981 viewsAn 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 …
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