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And They Laughed at Me - Hardcover

Tavakolian, Newsha

 
9783969002131: And They Laughed at Me

Synopsis

Reflection of the Magnum photographer on her early work from Iran with many unpublished photographs

For her new book, Newsha Tavakolian has trawled through her archives not to pick her best work, but instead to dig up what she refers to as her 'eyesore' photos from the early days of her career, when, at the age of sixteen, she had started to work as a photo journalist in Tehran. ”From the revisiting of these ›eyesore‹ images, against the backdrop of again terrible events, what emerges is a clear rite of passage from the hope and dreams of youth, towards the disappointment of reality and the conclusion that there is only one real choice in life. To be drawn to darkness, or to choose to fight the darkness and go towards the light.” (Newsha Tavakolian) Iranian photographer and visual artist Newsha Tavakolian (b. 1981) has received numerous awards, such as the Carmignac Photojournalism Award and the Prince Claus Award. Her work has been featured in exhibitions worldwide and is in many international collections.

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About the Author

Newsha Tavakolian (b. 1981, Tehran), a Magnum Photos member, is an Iranian photographer, visual artist, and educator known for her work that captures the human condition. Her photography focuses on women's issues, and often combines artistry with documentary, blurring the lines between reality and the imagined. Tavakolian has worked internationally, covering wars, natural disasters and social documentary stories, and has been published by international magazines and newspapers such as Time magazine, Le Figaro, Le Monde, and National Geographic. She has received numerous awards, and several international photo prizes. Her work has found its place in the private collections of international institutions, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the British Museum, the Smithsonian Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Art. 

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