Alexandra Avakian, Photographer & Author
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- May 05, 2012
Avakian’s works collected by HMFA
Very pleased to have my photographic prints in the permanent collection of the renowned Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Robert Frank donated several of my black and white prints to them as part of his large gift to the museum, and three more of my photographs are in their major…
- Apr 26, 2012
National Geographic Traveler Magazine: Jerusalem By The Book
National Geographic Traveler sent me to Jerusalem to shoot the story in this month’s magazine: Jerusalem By The Book. Click here to see it: http://www.alexandraavakian.com/galleries/tearsheets/ and pick it up at your local newsstand.
- Apr 14, 2012
RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights Photography Award/Judge
Joined 4 others to judge the RFK Journalism / Photography Award today. Some excellent work!
- Apr 01, 2012
On assignment in…
On assignment in Midwest for the next ten days.... (c) Alexandra Avakian
- Mar 29, 2012
International Center of Photography/New York City
So pleased to be have been in Manhattan to teach my yearly intensive workshop: "The Woman Photojournalist" at the International Center of Photography. Full-time students only, each deeply committed to and in love with photography. While in NYC, I collaborated with partners on two other exciting projects of my own.
- Feb 23, 2012
Marie Colvin’s death in Homs, Syria
I am utterly sad that my old friend, mentor, and traveling companion of days gone by --- the legendary war correspondent Marie Colvin --- has died under fire in Homs, Syria, while reporting for the Sunday Times of London, her newspaper. I owe her undying gratitude for her influence on…
- Jan 21, 2012
- Jan 01, 2012
Teaching: New York University in Abu Dhabi
I'll be in the United Arab Emirates teaching at New York University Abu Dhabi from Jan.1 - 19: Photojournalism: Your Personal Vision. Full-time students only. Camel race in Umm al Quwain, UAE. (c) Alexandra Avakian
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