Garden of the East – a look at how we look at Indonesia
Indonesia, often referred to as the “Garden of the East,” is a nation rich in diversity, culture, and natural beauty.…
Category: Photography
Why is taking photographs banned in many museums and historic places
The prohibition of photography in museums and historic places is a widely debated topic that stems from a variety of…
How recreating early daguerreotype photographs gave us a window to the pas
Recreating early daguerreotype photographs serves as a mesmerizing portal, offering us a captivating glimpse into the past. These remarkable images,…
Three images that show wartime photographs can have greater impact than the written word
Wartime photographs possess an undeniable ability to encapsulate the raw emotions, stark realities, and human experiences of conflict in a…
Let action in Holocaust memorials open a discussion, instead of shaming
Holocaust memorials serve as crucial reminders of one of humanity’s darkest chapters, commemorating the millions of lives lost and honoring…
There’s much more to his work than images of tragedy
The human experience is a tapestry woven with threads of joy, hope, resilience, and triumph alongside the darker hues of…
Casual, distant, aesthetically limited: 5 ways smartphone photography is changing how we see the world
Smartphone photography has revolutionized the way we capture, view, and interact with images, profoundly altering our perception of the world.…
Can people take photos of me in public and post them
A local Brisbane photographer takes photos of the passing city parade at one of Brisbane’s major intersections. He is following…
William Yang’s work is an eloquent portrait of a well-lived life
How can an image become a symbol? How does a photographer also become iconic? A major survey exhibition of the…
Myths exaggerate the impact of a horrifying photo from the Vietnam War
Facebook caused controversy in 2016 by deleting the “Napalm Girl”, a comment posted on the network, because the photo showed the then-9-year…