Alexandra Avakian, Photographer & Author
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- 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
- Nov 01, 2011
Jerusalem and Gaza
Just finished an assignment in Jerusalem. I’ll post the story when it is published in a major American magazine soon, but till then can’t discuss. I can tell you though that Jerusalem is as extraordinary, passionate, and lovely as ever. I have been there countless times. After Jerusalem I spent…
- Oct 20, 2011
Remembering when I met Qaddafi, with addendum for Marie Colvin
Today Libya's revolution has peaked with the death of Colonel Moammar Qaddafi. When I was a hard news photographer I loved being present at the peaks of revolutions. Now as a documentary photographer, I love photographing the aftermaths: every bit as fascinating. I remember meeting Qaddafi, the man former U.S.…
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