Vasantha Yogananthan: Mystery Street
Prix Pictet · 29 Aug 2024
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In his first North-American series, Mystery Street, Prix Pictet shortlisted photographer Vasantha Yogananthan stands next to New Orleans' youth and gazes at their level.
In today’s documentary and podcast episode, we gain insights from his summer months' experience capturing the innocence and spontaneity of childhood at the crossroads of past trauma and an uncertain future shaped by climate change, amidst the looming threats of rising sea levels.
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Vasantha’s artwork is currently in the touring Prix Pictet exhibition.
As the Prix Pictet marks its 10th cycle, the choice of the theme Human encapsulates the evolution of the prize, acknowledging the central role of humanity in shaping the sustainability discourse. The new podcast series interviews the shortlisted photographers who share their photographic journey and their interpretation of Human.