| An Auckland photographer has risked her life, when other foreigners didn't dare, to flash a light on war and famine. A Talking Culture Cross Borders exhibition will also be shown at Aotea Centre until June 24 as part of the Auckland Festival of Photography. " . Because of the dangerous situation in Somalia few Western reports leave the country. "The women that we meet have no voice. Despite travelling with large group of bodyguards, it was still a frightening situation, she said. The Talking Culture symposium theme is 'Crossing Borders', exploring the underside of globalisation through photography. Photographers Alfredo Bini (Italy), Matt Daw (United Kingdom), Bruce Connew (New Zealand) will also speak at the symposium. "There's no two ways about it. Denholm said she is driven by the idea she can make a difference by taking the stories back to the developed world. In her 20-year photography career covering war zones, slums and countries in crisis, Denholm said it was during a trip to Somalia last year that she encountered some of the most horrific scenes. "Undertaking the Somalia assignment last year I was just shocked just how devastated Somalia is as a country. Denholm didn't come across any other foreigners during her 12 days there. Denholm will tell the story of her work at a symposium at Aotea Centre on Saturday. However, she and husband Kevin Denholm decided the risk was worth it. "The images are quite grim and confronting," she said. Her images are also being used in a fundraising project hoped to raise money for hospital equipment. |
Friday, 1 June 2012
Photographer risks life
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