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Fire – new theme of the ninth Prix Pictet: After the plague comes fire. Over the last years, we have seen an outbreak of catastrophic fires across the world. In its untamed form, fire wreaks terrible destruction, yet it has long been associated to renewal and rebirth. Listen to... by A Lens on Sustainability

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The Prophecy: Fabrice Monteiro: Shorltisted for Prix Pictet Fire, Beninese photographer Fabrice Monteiro discusses how his colonial ancestry, inspirations as an artist, and past modelling career have shaped the complex works for 'The Prophecy' - a series of powerfully staged... by A Lens on Sustainability

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Wonder Beirut: Joana Hadjithomas and Khlail Joreige: How do we make images in a country where chaos and ruins are prevalent? How do we report, not only on traces of war, but also on what war and disaster do to the image itself? Internationally renowned Prix Pictet Fire shortlsiters Joana Hadjithomas and... by A Lens on Sustainability

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Photo London: David Uzochukwu and Margaret Courtney Clarke: In a very rare occasion, today’s episode brings together two Prix Pictet shortlisted photographers, from two separate Prix Pictet cycles, in conversation with our Executive Director, Isabelle von Ribbentrop. Recorded live to an audience at Somerset... by A Lens on Sustainability

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LA Fires: Mark Ruwedel: Los Angeles: a city developed in a desert that's on fire. Recorded live in his exhibition ‘Haunted by the Desert’ in Large Glass Gallery, which is open in North London until the 9 July 2022, Prix Pictet Fire shortlister Mark Ruwedel tells us about... by A Lens on Sustainability

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Venice Biennale: Ilit Azoulay: Today, we bring you an on-location interview directly from the opening week of the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest art exhibition, where Prix Pictet Disorder shortlsiter Ilit Azoulay represents Israel with a new body of work called... by A Lens on Sustainability

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Magnum Collaboration: Valerie Belin & Lua Ribeira: Join celebrated female photographers Valerie Belin and Lua Ribeira as they explore the female body in photography in this special episode developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos. This episode is hosted by Prix Pictet executive director, Isabelle... by A Lens on Sustainability

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Ukraine: Maxim Dondyuk: As the world faces the geopolitical and economic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, previously shortlisted Prix Pictet photographer Maxim Dondyuk has documented the devastating destruction of his home country. This summer, under... by A Lens on Sustainability

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Rencontres d'Arles: Sally Mann: Today’s episode brings you a special presentation held by Prix Pictet 'Fire' winner Sally Mann this past 8 July during the opening week of the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival in te south of France. In a rare public performance, Sally took... by A Lens on Sustainability

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The Sublime Feminine: Maryam Eisler and Brandei Estes: Iranian Prix Pictet nominator and photographer Maryam Eisler describes the undercurrent linking all her work as the feminine sublime - a consistent exploration of sensuality and the female gaze. Recorded live at Alon Zakain Fine Art London... by A Lens on Sustainability

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Judging Fire: Jeff Rosenheim: How do you judge fire? Recorded live in our exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London this past December, a few hours before American photographer Sally Mann was announced the winner of this edition, Jeff Rosenhiem, Prix Pictet Fire... by A Lens on Sustainability

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