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Through the lens of empathy: Diane Arbus, the photographer of the margins

Manjeera March 14, ON THIS DAY “I tend to think of the act of photographing, generally speaking, as an adventure. My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” ― Diane Arbus The lens is a very powerful tool. It has the ability to capture and record realities for the future, document what is …

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Spring, “Basanti”: A visual representation of women in their true element

Tsuktiben Jamir ‘Basanti: Women at Leisure’ a heartfelt Instagram page that portrays women of all shapes, sizes, colour and caste; stripped down to the mundane activities of life. It is a candid representation of women in the midst of their leisure time; having fun in their own unique and simple ways. The creator of this …

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