kadir van lohuizen 'ali & laila' exhibition

Last week NOOR photographer Kadir van Lohuizen's exhibition 'Ali & Laila, An Amsterdam Family History' exhibition opened at the Amsterdam museum. The exhibition portrays the Dutch-Moroccan Rharib family from Amsterdam East.

In 1993, Kadir met the family for the first time and spent some time with father Ali, mother Laila and their five children. Kadir photographed them in their daily life and followed Laila and her husband to Morocco during their holidays to their home country.

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Final goodbye before the annual return to Morocco. Hamza says goodbye to his uncle.  Amsterdam, 1993

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Nora, Fatima and Farida in the courtyard of the house where Laila was born. Amsterdam, 1993

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In 2013, 20 years later, Kadir was visiting a friend in the hospital when he bumped into a woman who recognized the photographer from her childhood. At first, Kadir did not recognize Nora, the youngest daughter of the Rharib family, as she had become a young woman and was herself now a mother. Nora was there at the hospital because her father Ali was ill from Alzheimers. Nora told Kadir. "Don't you recognize me? "We need you to come," she said simply. "My father is going to die."

Kadir and the Rharib family watch the multimedia installation at the 'Ali & Laila' exhibition.

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The multimedia installation at the 'Ali & Laila' exhibition.

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Once again the Rharib family invited Kadir into their lives and he soon joined them, as he did 20 years earlier, to Marroco. Kadir wondered what had changed in the meantime. Did the Rharib family found their place in Dutch society? How had the years in Amsterdam shaped their identity? Kadir documented how their lives had developed. Through this extended family portrait, the exhibit 'Ali & Laila' explores questions of identity, culture & integration in the Netherlands.

The exhibition runs until 8 March 2015 at the Amsterdam Museum.
More info: http://www.amsterdammuseum.nl/kadir-van-lohuizen

Tune in!

Kadir was a guest on the Dutch radio show 'Nooit Meer Slapen'. In the program he talks about the exhibition and his work as a photojournalist. You can listen to the show online (in Dutch) here.

Photos © Johannes De Bruycker

rnw-noor visual storytelling academy in mexico kicks off

A report back from academy moderator, photography editor and consultant Claudia Hinterseer (former managing director of NOOR)

So nice to be part of a NOOR project once again, it feels natural, like I’ve never been away…

It’s day one of the Latin-American chapter of the RNW-NOOR Academy and we’ve kicked-off on a high note: Jon Lowenstein, Sebastian Liste, Michiel Bles and Cristina Fernández Cuéllar of the Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW) and myself - united with eight Mexican, one El Salvadorian and a Venezuelan photographer at the beautiful Monterrey Tech University in Mexico City.

 

The Academy started a few weeks ago with a visual literacy workshop for the picture editors and designers of RNW in Hilversum, and now here in Mexico the aim is to elevate the skills of local photographers for RNW’s El Toque platform to collaborate with. After these five days they will each - during three months - work on visual stories with the support of Jon and Sebastian, culminating in the publication of their work on the El Toque platform. So stay tuned.

 

Today we first took our time to get to know one another. In discussing which topics people cover; not surprisingly a lot deal with issues relating to narco-culture, violence, and disappearances, but there’s also interest in indigenous people and contra-culture for instance.

It’s a mixed group with some more-established, strong visual storytellers and some less experienced students of photography... and there’s a good vibe. Most importantly, everyone is serious about their work, and that’s a good thing too - as Jon put it laughingly: “‘…’cause otherwise it would be a nightmare to work together for 12 weeks!”

For me it’s at the same time a small reunion: at the welcome dinner NOOR photographer Andrea Bruce, who recently moved to Mexico City joined us - “que padre!”, so cool, as the Mexicans say.

Text and images © Claudia Hinterseer

rnw-noor visual storytelling academy participants

NOOR and Radio Netherlands Worldwide are proud to announce the list of 10 participants for the Visual Storytelling Academy, which starts Monday 20 October 2014 in Mexico City. We sincerely thank everyone who applied and congratulate the photographers who will be taking part in the academy:

Antonio Contreras Sanillan

Diego Mateos

Enrique Rashide Serrato Frías

Ernesto José Pérez Ramírez

Fred Ramos

Ivan Castaneira

Sara Escobar

Mariana Guevara

Itzia Sanchez

Montserrat Díaz Guzmán

During the academy, these participants, together with NOOR member photographers Jon Lowenstein and Sebastián Liste, and photography consultant and editor Claudia Hinterseer, will share experiences, work on portfolios, improve editing skills and learn how to pick up and develop stories.

We are looking forward to meeting all the participants, having the chance to learn about their work and sharing experiences.

NOOR at photoville 2014

NOOR's recent group project in Za'atari is now shown at PHOTOVILLE –  the largest annual photographic event of New York City; it is a modular venue built from re-purposed shipping containers. For Nina Berman this is an inspiring event ''it was here that I first started thinking about the possibilities for large-scale outdoor photographic displays''. NOOR is excited to bring the Za'atari project to this location, after it was initially installed on the walls of the refugee camp in Jordan. The installation features 4 meter wide images by photographers Alixandra Fazzina, Andrea Bruce, Stanley Greene and Nina Berman.

   
''Having covered stories of refugees around the world over nearly two decades, Zaatari Camp in Jordan puts a different face on what a crisis should look like. Far from languishing in the desert to wait out the ongoing conflict, the 120,000 Syrian refugees at Zaatari have mobilised themselves. Facing up to what is a protracted situation, they are getting by day to day in what has become a new temporary city across the frontier. These threads of new lives that are weaving together the community in Zaatari compelled me to look beyond the surface, to try and tell a more sensitive and positive narrative of the people I came to meet'' - says NOOR photographer Alixandra Fazzina, whose work is now available on the NOOR website - 'Za'atiri, New Lives' http://noorimages.com/feature/zaatari-new-lives/`

Also at Photoville, on Sunday September 28, there will be a Panel Discussion with Nina Berman on Photography in Public Space. This discussion will explore the politics, meanings, and impact of site-specific artwork, examining case studies from photographers who have mounted larger-than-life photographs everywhere.

More information on the installation:
http://www.photoville.com/2014-installations/zaatari/

More information on the panel discussion:
http://www.photoville.com/2014-programming/2014-talks-workshops/whose-space-our-space/

What to do at Photoville?
http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/09/10-workshops-panels-and-events-you-shouldnt-miss-at-photoville-2014/

sebastian liste inside the venezuelan prison published in paris match

Vista Hermosa is one of Venezuela’s most notorious prisons. As violence plagued the
country, the prison population grew and clashes between prisoners and guards became common. Rather than improving conditions, prison authorities have allowed them to descend into near-chaos. Inside, the inmates live and die in a world of their own making. In Venezuelan prisons, inmates are in control.

modern day slavery by nina berman published in word vervolgd magazine

NOOR photographer Nina Berman peeled back the layers of several successfully prosecuted cases across the United States, to photograph crime scenes, survivors and the evidence used to convict.  The result is “Evidence” a photographic documentation of the crime of modern day slavery.
Amnesty International in the Netherlands (Word Vervolgd Magazine) published this important work in their September issue.

This story is part of NOOR's recent group project on Modern Day Slavery, intended to emphasize the urgency and visually address the issues at stake concerning slavery in our world today.

sebastian liste exhibition at visa pour l'image

Sebastián Liste presented his work "On the Inside: Venezuelan prisons under inmate control" in an exhibition tour at Visa pour l'Image.

Vista Hermosa is a notorious prison in Venezuela. With violence plaguing the country, there are more and more prisoners, and more clashes between prisoners and guards. The authorities have made no attempt to improve conditions, and have let the situation degenerate into near chaos. National Guards patrol outside the walls, while the inmates live and die in a world of their own making on the inside.

Sebastián explained, "For several months I met with people that would take me directly to the leaders who control the prisons. These people control all movement in the prison and their consent was totally necessary to enter their realm and achieve my goal: to introduce myself for several days into the daily life of this strange prison led by the prisoners. I was aware of the danger of the situation but it was the only way of documenting this hidden reality."

The exhibition runs from the 30th of August until the 14th of September in the Couvent des Minimes in Perpignan (France).

Hear Sebastián talk about the project here in a video, which includes fellow photojournalist Jorge Silva's project also covering Venezuela.

Photos © Lena Prieto

call for applications: noor-rnw visual storytelling academy

** Véase más abajo para Español

NOOR, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW) and Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico invite photographers to submit their portfolios for selection for the NOOR-RNW Academy in visual storytelling in Mexico City.

NOOR is concerned with the encouragement and support of young photojournalists and documentary photographers around the world, particularly in areas where access to photography education is scarce.

RNW is an independent media organization that promotes free speech through independent journalism and the use of new media. RNW is active in China, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Arab world, where freedom of expression is severely restricted. RNW offers thought-provoking content for young people around the globe and provides a safe space for them to tell their stories and exchange ideas.

 

The NOOR-RNW Academy consists of a five-day intensive masterclass in Mexico City, followed by a three-month mentorship program, with the possibility to develop a photo story that will be published on the RNW website. The participants have the opportunity to develop their visual storytelling skills under the guidance of a NOOR photographer.

The initial masterclass takes place in Mexico City, Mexico, organized in collaboration with Tecnologico de Monterrey, 20-24 October 2014.

The masterclass will be accessible to young (up to 30 years old) and aspiring visual storytellers and photojournalists originating from and working in Mexico.

THE WORKSHOP

During the five-day workshop, ten participants, together with NOOR photographers Jon Lowenstein and Sebastián Liste, and photo editor Claudia Hinterseer will share experiences, work on portfolios, improve editing skills and learn how to pick up and develop stories. Each day consists of intensive communication with the photographers on the subjects of technical features and the peculiarities of the international photo market. It is a unique opportunity to gain new knowledge, contacts, develop a personal vision and refine visual storytelling.

The workshop is free of charge; travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed (possession of a passport and travel insurance is required to apply).

SUBMISSION

For submission you must have:

• Basic experience in visual storytelling, documentary photography or photojournalism;

• A high level of motivation;

• Spanish language skills (the workshop is in Spanish);

• A good technical understanding of your camera equipment, a working knowledge of the media environment and basic image management skills.

Note: the NOOR-RNW Academy is open for photographers/visual storytellers that are 30 years old or younger, originating from and working in Mexico.

To apply please send a PDF file not exceeding 6 MB including:

• A CV including your contact information and text explaining your work and projects. Please clarify your involvement in photography/visual storytelling by demonstrating your proven track record, proof of a photographic training or at least 1 year experience or practice;

• Motivation letter in English or Spanish (1 page);

• A portfolio of max. 30 images with text introductions and captions (please show your story telling skills by presenting at least one picture story of 8 images). Multimedia applications are also welcome. Please provide us with a relevant link to Vimeo or You Tube.

Please send your application to: NOOR-RNW@noorimages.com before midnight C.E.T. Monday 22 September 2014.

If sending a PDF creates a problem, we accept links, word documents or alternative formats. For more information contact NOOR NOOR-RNW@noorimages.com, tel. +31.20.6164040 or Skype: noorimages (Amsterdam).

In case you are selected for the workshop, you will be asked to perform a short assignment before the workshop starts. Note that this assignment needs to be finalized by mid October 2014.

Also please be aware that after the workshop from the end of October till the end of January 2015 you will be mentored by one of the NOOR photographers as part of the program. This will require you working on a story and sharing regular weekly updates with your tutor.

Application deadline: 22 September (before midnight C.E.T.).

NOOR (Amsterdam): Evelien Kunst

managing director | NOOR

tel. + 31.20.616.4040

www.noorimages.com

Radio Netherlands Worldwide: Michiel Bles or Pablo Eppelin

michiel.bles@rnw.org or pablo-eppelin@rnw.org

Tel: +31 35 672-4246 or +31 6 3 629-8171

www.rnw.org

** Español **

 

CONVOCATORIA DE SOLICITUD PARA CLASE MAESTRA DE FOTOGRAFÍA
ACADEMIA DE STORYTELLING VISUAL EN MÉXICO, NOOR-RNW

NOOR, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW) y Tecnológico de Monterrey, en México, invita a jóvenes fotógrafos a enviar sus obras para la selección que hará la Academia de Storytelling Visual NOOR-RNW en Ciudad de México.

NOOR (http://www.noorimages.com) anima y apoya a jóvenes reporteros fotográficos y a fotógrafos documentalistas en todo el mundo, especialmente en zonas con difícil acceso a la formación fotográfica.

RNW (http://www.rnw.org/) es un medio de comunicación independiente que promueve la libertad de expresión a través del periodismo independiente. RNW actúa en China, África Subsahariana, América Latina y regiones árabes, donde la libertad de expresión está estrictamente restringida. RNW ofrece a los jóvenes de todo el mundo un contenido que incita a pensar y un espacio seguro para que cuenten sus historias e intercambien ideas.

La Academia NOOR-RNW consiste en una clase maestra intensiva de cinco días en Ciudad de México, complementada con un programa de tutoría de tres meses de duración que ofrecerá la posibilidad de crear una historia fotográfica publicada en el sitio web de RNW. Los participantes podrán desarrollar sus habilidades para contar historias visualmente, con la guía de un fotógrafo de NOOR.

La clase maestra inicial estará organizada en colaboración con el Tecnológico de Monterrey, y se celebrará en Ciudad de México del 20 al 24 de octubre del 2014.

La clase maestra será accesible para jóvenes de hasta 30 años de edad que aspiren a convertirse en contadores de historias visuales y en reporteros fotográficos mexicanos y que trabajen en México.

EL TALLER

Durante los cinco días del taller, NOOR fotógrafos Jon Lowenstein y Sebastián Liste y photo editor Claudia Hinterseer trabajarán con un grupo de diez participantes. Compartirán experiencias, trabajarán en obras conjuntas, mejorarán sus habilidades de edición y aprenderán a buscar y desarrollar historias. Cada uno de los días mantendrán una comunicación intensiva con los fotógrafos sobre los aspectos técnicos y peculiaridades del mercado fotográfico internacional. Se trata de una oportunidad única para adquirir nuevos conocimientos, establecer contactos, desarrollar una visión personal y especificar la historia visual.

Este taller es gratuito; los costes de viaje y alojamiento será reembolsados (se requiere estar en posesión de un pasaporte y seguro de viaje).

SOLICITUD

Requisitos para presentar la solicitud:
• experiencia mínima en narración visual, fotografía documental o fotoperiodismo;
• alto nivel de motivación;
• dominio del idioma español (el taller se imparte en español);
• buena comprensión técnica del equipo de cámara, conocimientos prácticos del entorno periodístico y experiencia mínima en el tratamiento de imagen.

Nota: la NOOR-RNW Academy está abierta a fotógrafos y contadores de historias visuales hasta los 30 años de edad, de nacionalidad mexicana y con trabajo en México.

Para solicitar, envía un PDF de no más de 6 MB y que incluya:

• tu CV, con la información de contacto y explicación sobre tu trabajo y proyectos. Especifica también tu relación con la fotografía o la narración visual, demostrando tu carrera con referencias, pruebas de formación fotográfica o, al menos, un año de experiencia práctica;
• carta de motivación en inglés o español (1 página);
• una carpeta con un máximo de 30 imágenes, con texto introductorio y pies de fotografía (muestra tus habilidades de contador de historias presentando al menos una historia visual con 8 fotografías). Se aceptan también solicitudes multimedia. Proporciona un enlace relevante en Vimeo o YouTube.

Envía tu solicitud a: NOOR-RNW@noorimages.com antes de la media noche (C.E.T.) del lunes 22 de septiembre del 2014.

En caso que el envío de un archivo PDF resulta un problema, también aceptamos enlaces, documentos en word o formatos alternativos. Para más información, contacta con NOOR en NOOR-RNW@noorimages.com, tel. +31.20.6164040 o Skype: noorimages (Ámsterdam).

Si te seleccionamos para el taller, te pediremos que realices un breve trabajo antes de comenzar el mismo. Este encargo debe estar finalizado entre mediados de septiembre y mediados de octubre del 2014.

Ten en cuenta que después del taller recibirás, como parte del programa, la tutoría de uno de nuestros fotógrafos de NOOR desde finales de octubre hasta finales de enero del 2015. Esta guía requerirá que trabajes una historia y compartas un seguimiento semanal con tu tutor o tutora.

NOOR (Ámsterdam): Evelien Kunst
Directora de NOOR
tel. + 31.20.616.4040
www.noorimages.com

Radio Netherlands Worldwide: Michiel Bles o Pablo Eppelin
michiel.bles@rnw.org o pablo.eppelin@rnw.org
Tel: +31 35 672-4246 o +31 6 3 629-8171
www.rnw.org  http://www.eltoque.com/

jon lowenstein on the ground in ferguson, missouri

Since last week NOOR photographer Jon Lowenstein has been covering the protests and upheaval in Ferguson, Missouri - the St. Louis suburb where Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, was shot by police on August 9th 2014. Follow his Instagram feed for the latest from the streets and the community of Ferguson.

Jon is covering this pivotal moment with his long-standing commitment to in-depth documentary that confronts the realms of power, wealth inequality and violence. He is available for assignments.

collaboration with radio netherlands wordwide

NOOR Foundation is proud to announce a collaboration with Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW), aimed at improving visual reporting on human rights, free speech and sexual rights issues.

RNW is an independent media organization that promotes free speech through independent journalism and the use of new media. RNW is active in China, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Arab world, in areas where freedom of expression is severely restricted. RNW offers thought-provoking content for young people around the globe and provides a safe space for them to tell their stories and exchange ideas.

In the coming years NOOR will support RNW in developing their visual reporting through their different platforms. Initially this will mean training editors from the regional desks at the RNW headquarters in Hilversum.

In addition, local training and mentorship for young and aspiring visual storytellers will be conducted by NOOR photographers. Later this year a pilot project in Mexico will start, consisting of an intensive masterclass, followed by a three-month mentorship program. Participants will develop their visual storytelling skills under the guidance of a NOOR photographer.

“Radio Netherlands Worldwide was traditionally a radio driven organization. Since 2013 we have been targeting young people around the globe and providing a safe space for them to tell their stories and exchange ideas via our online platforms. As a result visual reporting has become an important aspect of what we do. We strongly believe that NOOR is the right partner to improve RNW’s content and the visual quality of our work, which is essential when you want to reach young people nowadays. NOOR’s experience in training and education will benefit our organization,” says RNW Director Robert Zaal.

“We were very attracted to the opportunity to be involved with developing RNW’s visual reporting because their core values appeal to NOOR’s mission. We look forward to working with their editors and training a young generation of visual storytellers in Mexico,” says Evelien Kunst, NOOR’s managing director.

The training in Hilversum is open for RNW staff only. More details on how to apply for the training in Mexico will be announced soon via this blog.