Shabli: Photography on the Threshold

Shakib Majidi

What distinguishes Ahlam Shibli's photographs from the plathora of visual representations of Palestine is that she abstain from dramatisation in her form as well as content. Shibli's images detail the impact of Israeli occupation on Palestinian lands. She approaches representation of victims with caution so that her work can go beyond sensational reactionism and instead serve as a level-headed critique of oppression.

Against Ready-Made Narratives

Asim Rafiqui

Asim Rafiqui was born and raised in Karachi. He is an independent photographer, writer, and researcher who provides a critical examination of his previous profession as a mainstream media reporter. His work can be perceived as a critique of politics of representation in news photography and what is often termed humanitarian journalism. Sarazad sat for an interview with Asim to learn more about his critical views on the ready-made narratives of the media.