[Perspectives] Moments on the margins

Once upon a time it must have seemed exciting to be photographed, as if you were going to become part of history. Now that everyone with a smartphone can post selfies all day, what does it really mean to make images of someone else? Photographers who are trying to capture marginalised or misunderstood cultures are in an increasingly difficult position if they are not from the same background or culture as their subjects. They risk being accused of objectification in the name of art at best, and exploitation at worst.

Source: LANCET - March 30, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tania Glyde Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research