The Intent vs. The Effect with Ismail Ferdous.

As an artist, you embark on a journey to convey a story or evoke a particular emotion. However, once your creation is shared with the world, its interpretation becomes partially entrusted to the audience. Join us for an insightful discussion with the 2023 Leica Oskar Barnack Award Winner, Ismail Ferdous, as he sheds light on the process of shaping the narrative of his work and the intentions behind it. Engage with a group of panelists as they share their perspectives on Ismail's captivating work and the profound impact it has had on them as members of the audience.

Featured Artist Bio: Ismail Ferdous (b1989), is a Bangladeshi photographer based in New York City. He is a member of Agence VU' in Paris and a faculty member at ICP in New York. Raised in Dhaka, Ismail cultivated his passion for photography self-taught while attending business school. He is deeply interested in human interest stories that resonate with the nuances of the contemporary world.

Some of his most influential works include a multidisciplinary project that addresses the devastating effects of the "fast fashion" industry on Bangladeshi workers through his documentary photos and films. His extensive work on migrations and refugees, spanning four continents, weaves narratives from Syria,Ukraine,Mexico, France, and Bangladesh. In the US projects also focused on the topic of race and diversity through the stories of South Asians and a portrait essay on immigrants meat industry. Presently he is working on his "Sea Beach" book since 2020.

Ferdous has participated in over 30 exhibitions at esteemed galleries, festivals, and museums, including Les Rencontres d’Arles. His work appeared in NYTimes Magazine, Washington Post, Geo, Natgeo and M-Le-magazine, among others. Ismail's photographic prowess has earned him accolades such as the World Press Photo Award, Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2023, POYi, Getty Instagram Grant etc.