A Lens on Sustainability

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.

Hoda Afshar: Speak the Wind 10/22/2024

Hoda Afshar: Speak the Wind 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. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/33568192

Vasantha Yogananthan: Mystery Street 08/29/2024

Vasantha Yogananthan: Mystery Street 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. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/32789717

Omar Victor Diop: Diaspora 07/17/2024

Omar Victor Diop: Diaspora Named by the New York Times as one of the ‘cultural shapers of Africa’s cultural renaissance,’ Prix Pictet nominated photographer Omar Victor Diop examines the interplay between African and diasporic experiences through his photography, knitting together the past and present in bold, color-block images. In today's episode, we are honoured to welcome Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop who shares a glimpse into his photography production, his creative journey towards self-portraiture, and the homage he pays to Black protests across eras and countries by embodying historical figures. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/32181642

Edward Burtynsky and the Anthropocene 05/15/2024

Edward Burtynsky and the Anthropocene In today’s episode, we discuss with acclaimed Canadian Prix Pictet shortlisted photographer Edward Burtynsky his journey into Anthropocene photography, traversing the globe in search of landscapes marred by human intervention. From the haunting Alberta Tar Sands to industrial landscapes worldwide, Burtynsky's work serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Despite his efforts, global actions have fallen short of the targets outlined in the Paris Agreement, prompting Burtynsky to emphasize the urgency of the situation through his art. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/31308702

Michal Luczak: Extraction 02/15/2024

Michal Luczak: Extraction Silesian photographer and Prix pictet shortlisted artist Michal Luczak's latest series 'Extraction' explores the mining industry and the consequences of resource extraction on humans and its environment. In this episode, Luczak shares the story behind his black and white series featured in the Prix Pictet 'Human' exhibition, delving into the ethical dimension of mining in his native land, using art as a mean of social commentary. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/29971923

Human: Luciernaga 01/09/2024

Human: Luciernaga Mexican photographer Yael Martínez' work addresses fractured communities in his native country, creating images that often reflect the sense of emptiness, absence, pain and suffering of those afflicted by organised crime. In this episode, Martinez shares with us his deeply personal photographic journey and the impact of drug cartels on the indigenous communities. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/29403763

Human: Disturbed Harmonies 12/07/2023

Human: Disturbed Harmonies Acclaimed for his thought provoking and intimate portraits that explore themes of identity, intimacy and the complexities of human relationships, Renaldi's latest body of work mixes portraits of men and landscapes in striking diptychs inspired by George Perkins Marsh coined term 'Nature's harmonies'. In this episode, Renaldi shares with us his photographic journey and how his series 'Disturbed Harmonies' came to live as he received the nomination for Prix Pictet's Human cycle. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/28975003

Human: Where the World Is Melting 09/25/2023

Human: Where the World Is Melting For over 40 years, Ragnar Axelsson, shortlisted photographer for Human, has been photographing the remote Arctic regions, including Iceland, Siberia, and Greenland. His lens documents how climate change is profoundly altering the lives of Arctic people and their environment. The Arctic is experiencing rapid change—melting sea ice, receding glaciers, and the abandonment of Inuit hunting villages. Ancient traditions are disappearing. Ragnar's mission is to preserve this history through his photography. In our latest Prix Pictet episode, Ragnar Axelsson shares his unique perspective on the Arctic, its people, and their struggle against global warming. Join us as he gives voice to those living in the Arctic and highlights the need to address climate change. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/28132559

Human: Paths of Desperate Hope 07/16/2023

Human: Paths of Desperate Hope Our new podcast series on the theme human features shorlisted photographer Federico Ríos Escobar, who aims to shed light on the often overlooked stories from his own country, emphasising the importance of caring for others. His focus is on capturing the causes of migration and the challenges faced by immigrants as they navigate the treacherous Darién Gap. The Darién Gap, once an untouched rainforest, became a congested pathway for migrants on the border between Colombia and Panama. The photographer expresses a desire to give a human face to the immigrants, emphasising that they are risking everything for the bare necessities of life. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/27464457

Collage: Women in Photography #9 Yvonne de Rosa 06/08/2023

Collage: Women in Photography #9 Yvonne de Rosa Italian photographer Yvonne de Rosa joins us in this episode to discuss her incredible series, ‘Inquisita’ - one of her images featured on the cover of our latest publication Collage. The rape trial endured by Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi in the 17th Century was the inspiration behind her series, which captures young inmates from a juvenile detention center. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/27079953

Collage: Women in Photography #8 Rut Blees Luxembourg 05/17/2023

Collage: Women in Photography #8 Rut Blees Luxembourg Today, we're delighted to welcome urban landscape photographer Rut Blees Luxemburg who shares with us the secrets of the Silver Birch, an exceptional tree revered for its resilience to pollution and extreme temperatures. Featured in our latest publication Collage, she explores the captivating tree in her series Silver Forest, and discusses the idea that nature is a welcome respite from the chaos of city life. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/26864397

Collage: Women in Photography #7 Julia Fullerton Batten 05/05/2023

Collage: Women in Photography #7 Julia Fullerton Batten We are honoured to be joined by acclaimed London-based Prix Pictet nominated photographer Julia Fullerton Batten, who explores the different facets of women through her lens, often inspired by episodes of her own life. Featured in our latest publication Collage, we delve into the behind-the-scenes of her series 'Contortions', giving us a glimpse of her highly-creative productions. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/26754594

Collage: Women in photography #6 Heather Agyepong 04/21/2023

Collage: Women in photography #6 Heather Agyepong What is the impact of images on mental health? Prix Pictet British-Ganaian photographer Heather Agyepong joins us in this episode to discuss culture representation in the media and its impact on mental health. Featured in our latest publication Collage, Heather's performance and photography is layered with symbolism to illicit a conversation about the boundaries of how we see ourselves both in real and imagined realities. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/26611680

Collage: Women in photography #5 Claudia Jaguaribe 04/05/2023

Collage: Women in photography #5 Claudia Jaguaribe Prix Pictet Brazilian photographer Claudia Jaguaribe joins us in this episode to discuss the paradoxes of her native city, Rio de Janeiro, in her photography. Featured in our latest publication Collage, Claudia’s images represent a fragile yet resilient nature seeking to survive in inhospitable environments. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/26451471

Collage: Women in Photography 4# Polly Braden 03/28/2023

Collage: Women in Photography 4# Polly Braden London based Prix Pictet nominated photographer Polly Braden joins us in this episode where we discuss 'Holding the Baby', her series featured in Collage, Prix Pictet's latest publication. A 2-year long documentary project, she hightlights through her lens the distinctive culture of solo parenting in the UK. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/26363979

Collage: Women in Photography 3# Laura El-Tantawy 03/15/2023

Collage: Women in Photography 3# Laura El-Tantawy Egyptian Prix Pictet nominated photographer Laura El-Tantawy joins us in this episode to discuss the growing issue of humanity’s relationship with nature and its impact on health. Her series 'I'll Die For You', featured in our latest publication Collage, sheds light on the national catastrophe of farmers committing suicide in India. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/26238504

Collage: Women in Photography #2 Floriane de Lassée 02/17/2023

Collage: Women in Photography #2 Floriane de Lassée Today, we are delighted to be joined by Prix Pictet nominated artist Floriane de Lassée, who shares with us her passion for the female body, a recurring theme in her work. Featured in our latest Collage publication, her images subtly tackle the sensitive subject of infertility, and the ethical challenges procreation technologies may represent. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/25962075

Magnum Collaboration: Carla Rippey and Yael Martinez 02/07/2023

Magnum Collaboration: Carla Rippey and Yael Martinez Join celebrated Mexican photographers, Prix Pictet shortlisted artist Carla Rippey, and Magnum photographer Yael Martinez, as they explore the richness of Mexico and the social issues its communities are facing, in this episode developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos. The episode is moderated by Patricia Gonzales Ramirez, director of the board of patronage of the Museum of Modern Art Mexico. This podcast is part of the ‘Magnum Photos X Prix Pictet: In Dialogue’ a series of talks which celebrate the 75th anniversary of Magnum Photos across the world. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/25857741

Collage: Women in Photography #1 Penelope Umbrico 01/16/2023

Collage: Women in Photography #1 Penelope Umbrico Today, we bring you an on-location interview directly from Paris Photo fair, where Prix Pictet nominated artist Penelope Umbrico shares the vision behind her series 'TV's from Craigslist', featured in the latest Prix Pictet's publication Collage: Women in Photography, exploring e-waste and mass-consumerism issues. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/25623408

Magnum Collaboration: Valerie Belin & Lua Ribeira 01/16/2023

Magnum Collaboration: Valerie Belin & Lua Ribeira Join celebrated female photographers Valerie Belin and Lua Ribeira as they explore the female body in photography in this special episode developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos. This episode is hosted by Prix Pictet executive director, Isabelle von Ribbentrop. Held live to an audience at Magnum Photos gallery in Paris during Paris Photo in November, this podcast is part of the ‘Magnum Photos X Prix Pictet: In Dialogue’ a series of talks which celebrate the 75th anniversary of Magnum Photos across the world. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/25619493

The Sublime Feminine: Maryam Eisler and Brandei Estes 11/23/2022

The Sublime Feminine: Maryam Eisler and Brandei Estes Iranian Prix Pictet nominator and photographer Maryam Eisler describes the undercurrent linking all her work as the feminine sublime - a consistent exploration of sensuality and the female gaze. Recorded live at Alon Zakain Fine Art London within Maryam’s exhibition ‘If only these walls could talk’ today we bring you a special conversation between Maryam herself and Brandei Estes, Head of EMEA, Sothebys Photographs. This episode was produced in collaboration with The Wick. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/25111278

Wonder Beirut: Joana Hadjithomas and Khlail Joreige 09/28/2022

Wonder Beirut: Joana Hadjithomas and Khlail Joreige How do we make images in a country where chaos and ruins are prevalent? How do we report, not only on traces of war, but also on what war and disaster do to the image itself? Internationally renowned Prix Pictet Fire shortlsiters Joana Hadjithomas and Khlail Joreige discuss this and much more in today's episode. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/24515976

Ukraine: Maxim Dondyuk 08/08/2022

Ukraine: Maxim Dondyuk As the world faces the geopolitical and economic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, previously shortlisted Prix Pictet photographer Maxim Dondyuk has documented the devastating destruction of his home country. This summer, under special permission from the Ukranian government, Maxim left the country for the first time in over a year and a half to travel to France during the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, where he delivered a powerful presentation and urgent appeal in the town’s Antique Theatre. We caught him at the Van Gogh Foundation in Arles, where he told us about photographing a war-torn Ukraine. /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/23990514

Rencontres d'Arles: Sally Mann 07/11/2022

Rencontres d'Arles: Sally Mann Today’s episode brings you a special presentation held by Prix Pictet 'Fire' winner Sally Mann this past 8 July during the opening week of the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival in te south of France. In a rare public performance, Sally took the stage at the old Roman theatre and spoke of an inspirational journey through her picture making, leading up to her award-winning series Blackwater. Don’t miss the accompanying e-book to this episode to see the images discussed: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgKQ_3PsgAr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/23758157

Photo London: David Uzochukwu and Margaret Courtney Clarke 06/20/2022

Photo London: David Uzochukwu and Margaret Courtney Clarke In a very rare occasion, today’s episode brings together two Prix Pictet shortlisted photographers, from two separate Prix Pictet cycles, in conversation with our Executive Director, Isabelle von Ribbentrop. Recorded live to an audience at Somerset House during Photo London, Namibian photographer Margaret Courtney Clarke, who was shortlisted for our 8th cycle on the theme of Hope for her series ‘Cry Sadness into the Coming Rain’ and Austrian and Nigerian photographer David Uzochukwu, who is currently shortlisted for our 9th cycle Fire for his series ‘In the Wake’, dissect technique, passion and identity. Don't miss the accompanying e-book to this episode where you can see the images being discussed: /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/23481623

Magnum Collaboration: Great Women in Photography 06/06/2022

Magnum Collaboration: Great Women in Photography What is the power of ambiguity in an image? Join celebrated female photographers Cristina de Middel and Olivia Arthur as they explore this and much more in this special episode developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos. This episode is hosted by curator, author and host of The Great Women Artists, Katy Hessel. Held live to an audience at Somerset House during the annual photography fair Photo London this May, this panel on ‘Great Women in Photography’ marks the launch of ‘Magnum Photos X Prix Pictet: In Dialogue’ a series of talks which celebrate the 75th anniversary of Magnum Photos across the world. Don't miss the accompanying e-book to this episode where you can see the images being described: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeifYbfIFjq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/23335109

LA Fires: Mark Ruwedel 05/29/2022

LA Fires: Mark Ruwedel Los Angeles: a city developed in a desert that's on fire. Recorded live in his exhibition ‘Haunted by the Desert’ in Large Glass Gallery, which is open in North London until the 9 July 2022, Prix Pictet Fire shortlister Mark Ruwedel tells us about four decades spent photographing LA and its surrounding ecology. Mark describes how although fire is an integral part of Southern California, over the past years climate change has made these wildfires more and more frequent and unpredictable, raising their number to over 8,000 alone last year. Don't miss the accompanying e-book to this episode where you can see the images being described: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeL1OJ8rJXy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/23235785

Venice Biennale: Ilit Azoulay 05/16/2022

Venice Biennale: Ilit Azoulay Today, we bring you an on-location interview directly from the opening week of the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest art exhibition, where Prix Pictet Disorder shortlsiter Ilit Azoulay represents Israel with a new body of work called ‘Queendom’. Ilit's work at the Israel Pavilion in this 59th edition of the Biennale, which was postponed by the pandemic, is as timely as it is powerful. Don't miss the accompanying e-book to this episode where you can see the images being described: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdn9ZRXstSu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/23122589

The Prophecy: Fabrice Monteiro 05/03/2022

The Prophecy: Fabrice Monteiro Shorltisted for Prix Pictet Fire, Beninese photographer Fabrice Monteiro discusses how his colonial ancestry, inspirations as an artist, and past modelling career have shaped the complex works for 'The Prophecy' - a series of powerfully staged photographs that aim to contribute to an ecological awakening. Don't miss the accompanying e-book to this episode where you can see the images being described: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdGgMApIwkl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/22989011

Judging Fire: Jeff Rosenheim 03/30/2022

Judging Fire: Jeff Rosenheim How do you judge fire? Recorded live in our exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London this past December, a few hours before American photographer Sally Mann was announced the winner of this edition, Jeff Rosenhiem, Prix Pictet Fire Jury Member and Curator of Photography at the MET, tells us about sorting through hundreds of nominated photographers, his view on Fire, its role in photography and relationship to sustainability. Don't miss the accompanying e-book to the episode here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxsbrksI39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link /episode/index/show/prixpictet/id/22631984

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