Prix Pictet Podcast “Regeneration”
Podcasts · 12 Jan 2022
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Regeneration is the process of renewal, restoration. Something the world is in desperate need of right now. A restoration of hope, a renewal of our physical selves, a regeneration of art and artists. Can we still dream? Can we still imagine the future with positive optimism?
Brent Stirton “Burns Capital Of The World” series, WEST BENGAL, INDIA: A young girl plays with a kersone flame inside a poor household in rural Bengal. Over six million Indian people suffer from fire burns every year, making India the burns capital of the world. These figures are related to the close proximity of housing in many areas as well as the overwhelming use of an open flame for light, cooking and warmth. Despite these huge numbers, there are very few burns facilities for these victims and many are condemned to a painful, contricted life if they survive at all.
In the last episode of the series, we are joined by the distinguished historian, Peter Frankopan, the twice Prix Pictet nominated photographer Brent Stirton, and the 92-year-old Ghanaian photojournalist, James Barnor.
