photography

Hijr: Exile and Separation

Migration and border crossing have long shaped the work of photographer Zobair Movahhed. In Hijr, he joins migrants travelling across the Iran–Afghanistan border, attending to both the visible and obscured dimensions of this perilous journey.

Shibli: Photography on the Threshold

Ahlam Shibli’s photographs differ from many visual representations of Palestine through their refusal of dramatic and sensational forms. Attending closely to the effects of Israeli occupation on Palestinian land and everyday life, Shibli approaches the representation of victims cautiously, allowing the work to develop a sustained critique of oppression.
representation

Against Ready-Made Narratives

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.