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Aug 2024
28m 38s

Vasantha Yogananthan: Mystery Street

PRIX PICTET
About this episode
In today’s episode, we are honored to welcome Prix Pictet photographer Vasantha Yogananthan, who gives insights on his series 'Mystery Street', captured in New Orleans. Amidst the looming threats of rising sea levels, he explores the innocence and spontaneity of the city's youth during summer break, set against the backdrop of past trauma and an uncertain future shaped by climate change.
 

 

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