Ed Kashi (www.edkashi.com), born in 1957 in New York City (USA). He is a photojournalist, filmmaker and educator dedicated to documenting the social and political issues of our time. As a member of VII Photo Agency, Kashi has been recognized for his complex imagery and its compelling rendering of the human condition. In addition to editorial assignments, filmmaking and personal projects, Kashi is an educator who instructs and mentors students of photography. His editorial assignments and personal projects have generated seven books. His newest book, Photojournalisms, has already been recognized as a landmark book in the profession.
It’s common to hear photojournalists described as the eyes of the world, acting as witnesses to events that we would otherwise not see. To some extent this is true, but it’s a simplified description that suggests passive observation and it denies the greater function of active investigation that defines great photojournalism…
This show uses the power of storytelling and visual arts to draw attention to the US military communities affected by the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
It’s common to hear photojournalists described as the eyes of the world, acting as witnesses to events that we would otherwise not see. To some extent this is true, but it’s a simplified description that suggests passive observation and it denies the greater function of active investigation that defines great photojournalism…
Images of the dignified and vibrant people of Southeast Madagascar offer a cross-examination of the intricate ties that bind all humans to the earth and raise questions about our planet’s ability to sustain itself.
Through the dignified and vibrant people of south east Madagascar, Kashi explores an alternative relationship with the earth from that which we are typically exposed to…
In this issue of PRIVATE , they are not images to be quickly rushed through like channel surfing on a television set. They are meant to be slowly appreciated for what they show us about America that we have not seen in the press or in images made by photographers who briefly visited the United States.
