The remark best describes the work done by American photojournalist Ed Kashi, who over the years has used his camera to uncover human rights violations, confirming the impact of war and conflict, revealing corruption, and exposing violence against women.
Owing to his astonishing advocacy through the lens, the US Embassy in partnership with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe has sponsored exhibitions of the internationally acclaimed photojournalist across the country.
Under the theme “Giving voice to the voiceless,” Kashi’s non-selling exhibitions commenced on March 21-23 at the NGZ in Harare, followed by Mutare on June 24 until July 20 and set for Bulawayo on July 29.
A total of 25 pieces of Kashi’s best of works have been showcased as a way of inspiring local photojournalists.
Said Kashi, “I take on issues that stir my passions about the state of humanity and our world, and I deeply believe in the power of still images to change people’s minds.
I’m driven by this fact; that the work of photojournalists and documentary photographers can have a positive impact on the world. The access people give to their lives is precious as well as imperative for this important work to get done.
Their openness brings with it a tremendous sense of responsibility to tell the truth but also honour their stories.” Kashi is a photojournalist, filmmaker and educator dedicated to documenting the social and political issues that define the status quo.
His works have won several international awards, such as the UNICEF’s Photo of the Year (2010), a Prix Pictet 2010 Commission and
honors from Pictures of the Year International, World Press Foundation, Communication Arts and American Photography, with his images published and exhibited worldwide.
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