For shooting subjects that matter to shining a light on human rights issues, get to know these photographers from the Gen.T List
Following the unveiling of the 400 honourees on the Gen.T List 2020, we're profiling five photographers from the list over the last few years who are making a difference through the images they capture.
These photographers share undiscovered stories with millions, shining a light on people, places and issues that most cannot personally experience. Their images spark conversations about the most pressing issues that shape our region––from human rights to the climate crisis.
With the once-in-a-lifetime event we're all currently living through, the work of these photographers to document the world around us is more important than ever. Here are five photographers from the Gen.T List who are doing just that.
Nadirah Zakariya
Often photographers shy away from the spotlight, opting to be behind the lens rather than in front of it. Nadirah Zakariya breaks the norm. This visual artist's powerful photographs focus on a range of subjects—including herself––creating captivating self-portraits that highlight her skin condition, vitiligo, which causes patches of pigment loss.
Hailing from Malaysia, she first discovered photography when she was 17 years old and living in a small town in Japan. Now forging an impressive career in New York, Zakariya's photographs speak of her upbringing, producing images that are as eclectic as her diverse background.
As well as capturing subjects that matter, she encourages others to do the same by hosting masterclasses and through projects such as the Two Mountains Photography series. Her photographs have been published in Vice, Vogue Italia and The New York Times.
