Ismail Ferdous in Conversation with James Wellford
Sea Beach book signing and conversation with artist Ismail Ferdous and National Geographic Senior Visual Editor James Wellford.
Date and time
Location
Leica Gallery New York Meatpacking
406 W. 13th Street New York, NY 10014About this event
- 2 hours
Join us on Friday June 7th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM as we celebrate the exhibition and publication of Sea Beach with 2023 Leica Oskar Barnack Award winner, Ismail Ferdous.
Prepare to be captivated as Ferdous engages in a riveting conversation with National Geographic Senior Visual Editor/Producer James Welford. Together, they will unveil the secrets behind the stunning exhibition and publication of Sea Beach, promising an unforgettable evening of insight and inspiration.
Following the conversation, immerse yourself in the Sea Beach experience with an exclusive book signing session. Meet the artist, Ismail Ferdous, and secure your own signed copy of Sea Beach to treasure forever.
Reservation is required.
Ismail Ferdous (b.1989) Raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Ferdous decided to become a photographer while studying Economics at a business school in Dhaka. He is a member of the Agence VU’ in Paris. His photography and film projects are dedicated to social, cultural, and humanitarian themes. He works for the most important international newspapers and magazines, and his work has received multiple awards. Ferdous has been living in New York since 2016.
James Wellford (b.1968) Wellford is currently a Senior Photo Editor for Global Issues at National Geographic in Washington, DC. In the course of his career he has been a contributing photo editor at Foreign Policy, CNN, and Smithsonian Journeys; for 12 years he was the International Photo Editor at Newsweek.
A seasoned visual storyteller, journalist, and producer. James is an international educator, speaker, and mentor for young emerging photographers and visual journalists. He has served as a jury member for the Magnum Emergency Fund, the Tim Hetherington Trust Award, the PhotoPhilanthropy Awards, the Aperture Paris PhotoBook Award, and the Overseas Press Club and was a member of the 2012 World Press Masterclass in Amsterdam. He is the co-founder of ScreenProjects, an organization working on ways to create, support, and deliver powerful visual and narrative stories around the world.