A Lens on Sustainability Prix Pictet

Today, we're delighted to welcome urban landscape photographer Rut Blees Luxemburg who shares with us the secrets of the Silver Birch, an exceptional tree revered for its resilience to pollution and extreme temperatures. Featured in our latest publication Collage, she explores the captivating tree in her series Silver Forest, and discusses the idea that nature is a welcome respite from the chaos of city life.

We are honoured to be joined by acclaimed London-based Prix Pictet nominated photographer Julia Fullerton Batten, who explores the different facets of women through her lens, often inspired by episodes of her own life. Featured in our latest publication Collage, we delve into the behind-the-scenes of her series 'Contortions', giving us a glimpse of her highly-creative productions.
 

What is the impact of images on mental health? Prix Pictet British-Ganaian photographer Heather Agyepong joins us in this episode to discuss culture representation in the media and its impact on mental health. Featured in our latest publication Collage, Heather's performance and photography is layered with symbolism to illicit a conversation about the boundaries of how we see ourselves both in real and imagined realities. 
 

Prix Pictet Brazilian photographer Claudia Jaguaribe joins us in this episode to discuss the paradoxes of her native city, Rio de Janeiro, in her photography. Featured in our latest publication Collage, Claudia’s images represent a fragile yet resilient nature seeking to survive in inhospitable environments.
 

London based Prix Pictet nominated photographer Polly Braden joins us in this episode where we discuss 'Holding the Baby', her series featured in Collage, Prix Pictet's latest publication. A 2-year long documentary project, she hightlights through her lens the distinctive culture of solo parenting in the UK.
 

Egyptian Prix Pictet nominated photographer Laura El-Tantawy joins us in this episode to discuss the growing issue of humanity’s relationship with nature and its impact on health. Her series 'I'll Die For You', featured in our latest publication Collage, sheds light on the national catastrophe of farmers committing suicide in India.