Panel discussion and book signing.

In today’s image-saturated culture, the visual documentation of suffering around the world is more prevalent than ever. But what is the purpose behind taking and showing images of war and crisis? Looking at some of the themes explored in Lauren Walsh’s new book, “Conversations on Conflict Photography”, we speak to award-winning photographers and leading photo editors about their experiences.

Instead of always deepening the knowledge or compassion of viewers, conflict photography can result in fatigue, or even apathy. “Conversations on Conflict Photography” invites readers to think through these issues via conversations with top photographers, key photo editors and vital representatives of major human rights and humanitarian organisations. In Walsh’s book, these practitioners relate the struggles of their craft, from brushes with death on the frontlines to the battles for space, resources, and attention in our media-driven culture.

As well as Walsh, speakers include award-winning photographers Alixandra Fazzina and Shahidul Alam, and renowned editor Marion Mertens of Paris Match, a weekly French-language magazine that covers national, international, and entertainment news.

https://www.frontlineclub.com/conversations-on-conflict-photography/