Through the lens of crisis: Garry Lotulung’s journey into Indonesia’s Environmental Frontlines

Indonesian photojournalist Garry Lotulung has built a body of work that captures the fragile intersection of the human condition, social change, and environmental crises. From documenting Indonesia’s COVID-19 crisis to exposing threats to the rainforests of Halmahera, he brings attention to often overlooked stories. Born in Manado, North Sulawesi, and now based in Jakarta, his…

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Framing Truth: Jittrapon Kaicome and the Stories That Matter.

Jittrapon Kaicome is an independent photojournalist from Chiang Mai, Thailand. A self-taught photographer with humble beginnings, he has worked tirelessly to earn the recognition he now receives. He likes to recount how, when he ordained as a Buddhist monk at his mother’s request, he embraced a new life philosophy- one that continues to guide him both…

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Shunyo Raja Monographies: Arko Datto’s Climate Trilogy 

Arko Datto is an Indian visual artist who came to photography through an unconventional path. After completing two master’s degrees, one in mathematics and the other in theoretical physics, he shifted his focus to photography. Datto’s work critically examines contemporary existential dilemmas including forced migration, techno-fascism, surveillance in the digital panopticon, disappearing islands, nocturnal realms,…

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From the Po Delta to the Philippines: the journey of Chiara Negrello, a young Italian photojournalist.

Chiara Negrello discovered photography almost by chance, picking up her uncle’s camera one day and never putting it down. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to tell stories about the world around her, Chiara, now based in the Philippines, uses photography as a lens through which to explore reality, make sense of it,…

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Obsession and Creativity: Janusz Daga and the Art of Seeing

Janusz (Jan) Daga, a professional photographer with roots in Bolzano and international experience, has been living in Bangkok for over ten years. He graduated in Communication and Marketing, has published six books, and worked in reportage, advertising, and cinema. His photography, which ranges from provocative black and white to Asian cultural heritage, is an anthropological investigation of urban life. He is also passionate about antique books, video games, and music.

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The Eye of a Storyteller: Veejay Villafranca’s Documentary Photography.

Veejay Villafranca is a Filipino documentary photographer and photojournalist with over 20 years of experience capturing stories across the Philippines and the Asian region. Beginning his career as a news photographer for a national magazine in Manila, he spent over four years documenting diverse stories, from urban struggles to nationwide events. This foundation inspired him to transition…

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Women, Conflict, and Culture: The Artistic Commitment of Ampannee Satoh

Ampannee Satoh stands as one of the few female photographic artists in Thailand whose work intimately explores the social and cultural phenomena of her homeland, the Pattani region. Located in the deep south of the country, Pattani has been marked by a long history of conflict. This region is predominantly Muslim, a characteristic that has…

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“No Place on Earth”: Patrick Brown’s Journey into the Heart of the Rohingya Genocide.

Patrick Brown is an acclaimed photojournalist renowned for his powerful coverage of humanitarian crises, including the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar. A World Press Photo awardee, he also documents pressing global issues such as the illegal wildlife trade, with works like Trading to Extinction highlighting his commitment to impactful storytelling through photography.

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