They fought with the Kalashnikov against the capitalists of Colombia. They could not shake Colombia’s economic system, a Wild West capitalism without social cushioning. In 2016, they made peace with the government. A handful of the more than 10,000 former […]
Crisis
My photographic investigation from the Rio Arauca between Colombia and Venezuela has been honored with the ProfiFoto New Talent Award 21/2. Click here to read the article in ProfiPhoto.
I just received the information that I will receive the “Neustart Kultur” scholarship by the VG Wort for a book I am currently writing about the situation in Caracas, Venezuela. Preliminary title of the book: “Blackout”.
Ligedya Rodriguez daughter emigrated to Australia five years ago. Mother and daughter exchange information every day via Whatsapp, but still, Rodriguez says, “I feel orphaned.” Family is the most important bond in Venezuela, a failed state. Family provides meaning in […]
The Arauca river, about 100 meters wide, is the border line and a lifeline between Colombia and Venezuela. It is a permeable border, through which people pass and also contraband. A photo story from the turbulent waters that separate the inseparable.
Last three days, I held two workshops about photography with the smartphone and journalistisc writing. For more information about these workshops, visit here.
My photographic investigation about life conditions of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia was selected for a scholarship by VG Bild (Germany). Preliminary title of the investigation: “Die neue Unterschicht Lateinamerikas”.
Last three days, I held a workshop about Journalistic Writing with colleagues of different cooperation projects of German cooperation agency GIZ in Perú. I am sharing my work experience of 20 years in different workshops. Please see here.
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