
David is a Mexican graphic designer pursuing a MA at Central Saint Martins in London. His concern with political and social issues influences his work. Part of his graphic exploration deals with money and oil as new world religions. “Che is dead” is a pessimistic manifesto which criticizes the values of western culture and the role of graphic designers...
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Eva Salvi is a 20 year-old freelance photographer from France who specializes in conceptual and fashion portraits. She is currently studying Design at the University of Wolverhampton and has worked for a large range of clients. “My aim is to let people see the world through my eyes”...
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Some just keep hating, and their so unaware, But ignorance is bliss, for those that don’t care, I can see through them, when I look into their eyes, They thrive on others failures, can’t bear to see someone rise, But anyway it’s fine, I’m going to give it my all, I won’t let them succeed in making me fall, They’ll continue to curse with envious eyes...
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By removing the image of the girl from it’s original surroundings, the sheer terror in her face becomes even more apparent. And is symbolic of the terror in thousands of peoples faces around the world. When we view these distressed people in our media, seeing them in their native surroundings, the images lose some of their potency...
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This photograph was taken at Glastonbury 2007. It depicts a man using a fire-poy in an area called ‘The Stones’. This vast space was packed with thousands of people carrying fire torches alongside tribal beats from the many drummers among the crowds. The scene was a manic and intimidating blend of seemingly cultural and religious celebration. The shot reflects a small piece of this frantic feeling
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My photograph was inspired by the extensive graffiti dotted around areas of Brighton.
In some places the graffiti covered entire buildings and were colourful backdrops in which passers by blended with the images. I tried to capture this precise moment of a person merging with the images and deliberately wanted...
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Salik studied graphics in secondary school, and then went on to study a BTEC National Diploma in Fine Art at Tower Hamlets College. Since leaving in 2004, he has been working as an Arts teacher and graphic designer for “Streets of Growth”, a Local Community Organisation based in Bromley-by- Bow, East London. His
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There is a Revolution Awaiting Warriors / I recognise many righteous soldiers I will fight with you or alone / like the king I am reclaim my throne Me nah wait for your recognition / me just fire upon you with my ammunition Me One I speak for myself / and nobody else Every one of you has a voice / to speak or not it is your choice But silence is not golden / silence is the truth stolen And stealing of the truth...
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Side-by-Side is an ambitious sixmonth photographic dialogue project between seven Israelis and seven Palestinian teenagers who have lost family members in the ongoing conflict. Through a series of workshops, beginning in January 2007, and an interactive website, the young people are learning the skills of photography...
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Taken in Sri Lanka, my inspiration here was to uncover hidden emotion. Ravi, on first approach, was a solemn man who traded his lottery tickets in the same spot for over 15 years. I explained for the modest price of a ticket (20 rupees) and a generous smile I would part with my currency...
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On walking past London Bridge late at night I was captivated by this scenes
unconventionality, as there was something about the vibrant red sea that was deeply unsettling. For a moment I began imagining what could have happened, and I lost myself in this vision of an empty city surrounded by a pool of red blood, made quiet by the silence of a still night...
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“Couple of years ago it hit me that American dream is just that; a dream, you must be asleep to get it” Ever since Pavel (Pasha) had that vision, he has been involved in political activism. He Started out as a communist, then levitated towards Anarcho-communism. He is currently a member of the SDS (Student for a Democratic Society), a New Left student activist group...
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I took this picture at Speakers corner in Hyde Park after an anti-war demonstration that took place on the 24/02/07. I arrived 3 hours late and I could only see the aftermath of the demonstration, as the crowds had moved on to Trafalgar Square. Everywhere was littered with anti-war leaflets and paraphernalia, but this was quickly swept away from view within 15 minutes of me being there. Mariam Sheikh is a free-lance photographer and writer who has worked for various publications...
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