Stephen Dupont 'A Haiyan Portfolio' in The New Yorker - January 2014

As the media storm fades around Tacloban and the devasting damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan locally known as Yolanda throughout The Philippines, The New Yorker has published a brief portfolio of the work of Stephen Dupont from his time spent on ground zero in November 2013.
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'Walking across the debris of broken wood, destroyed homes, and shops was like balancing on a tightrope. I wanted to capture not just the environmental damge and devastation but also the human tragedy,' he wrote.
'People sifting through the rubble for belongings or scrap wood to begin rebuilding a new home... The pressure this has on the human psyche must be immense. I saw one man standing in a small white building, the only structure left standing amongst the total collapse of everything else around. Why this one home?'
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The damage caused by Haiyan will take years of recovery and many areas unhighlighted in the media have been badly affected. With changes in the world's climate and greater storms an increasingly reality solutions to avoid the displacement and loss of human lives need to be found.  
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Anna Maria Antoinette D'Addario

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The New Yorker article can be read here.
   Photo by Stephen Dupont

TIME: Discovering the Next Generation of Photojournalists at World Press Photo's Masterclass

Stephen Dupont in TIME Lightbox contributing in regards to his experience as a selected photographer in the Joop Swart Masterclass organised by World Press Photo.

From the TIME LightBox article that can be read here.

'To mark the 20th edition of the Joop Swart Masterclass, taking place this week, LightBox asked a representative photographer from each year of the program to contribute two images — one from their masterclass project and another from their wider body of work — along with a few words on what the masterclass meant to their life and career.

1994: Stephen Dupont

"My selection in the first Joop Swart Masterclass came with excitement and total pride in having been honored with a place in such a renowned international workshop. I remember it being one of my first big breaks ever as a photographer. The inspiration and knowledge gained from both masters and students was unrivaled. It's still a highlight in my life and I have great memories of the experience. Some of the students and masters of that class have become close friends as well. Very special indeed!" 

A scene from Everliegh Street in Sydney's southern suburb of Redfern. Redfern is a suburb rich in Aboriginal urban culture where many lived then and still do today. This scene however no longer exists as the street's houses have all been demolished and Everliegh Street looks completely different. 1994. 

(WPP Joop Swart Masterclass, Generation X, 1994).


Rennie Ellis 'Decade' Book Launch at the ACP- September 7, 2013, 2 to 5pm

'Decade (1970-1980)' the newly published book a collection of Australian photographer Rennie Ellis' work will launch in Sydney at the Australian Centre for Photography this Saturday September 7 from 2 to 5pm.

The launch will be opened by media personality Deborah Thomas with guest speakers Paul Cox and photographer Stephen Dupont.
Stephen together with the Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive was highly involved in the editing of the book.
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Stephen Dupont's Raskols in Store at Kinokuniya Book Store

If you haven't had a chance to check out the recently published PowerHouse Books edition of Stephen Dupont's Raskols book you can now pick up a copy at Kinokuniya Book stores. 

Currently in stock at the beautiful Kinokuniya store in Sydney at The Galleries. 

You might even bump into Steve browsing the aisles ready to select the latest addition to the Dupont photo book library...

The Kinokuniya Arts and Photography section has some amazing publications, well worthy of a regular browse!

 

 

 

Stephen Dupont in the Harvard Gazette for his show and book launch at the Peabody Museum, Harvard

With all the preparation for the Reportage Festival and flights from one place to another, Stephen's blog has been a lying low on news from the awaited book launch at Harvard for his Peabody Fellowship work Piksa Niugini.

The turn out was a big success and fellow friends and photographers David Burnett and Susan Meiselas were at the launch including David Chickey, Director of Radius Books.

The books are beautiful thanks to the Peabody Museum Press and Radius Books

His show that runs through September has been featured on the Harvard Gazette, full article here

More images from the install and the night coming soon!

Stephen Dupont's Piksa Niugini Book Launch, May 2 at The Harvard Peabody Museum

Stephen has taken off to The States this week in preparation for his Piksa Niugini Book Launch May 2, at the Harvard Peabody Museum.

The launch of the two volume book, presented in a special slip case, published by the Peabody Museum Press/ Radius Books is a long awaited conclusion for the work that Dupont has being developing for the Peabody Fellowship in Papua New Guinea. 

Included in the volumes are Dupont's Portraits and Diaries, a combination of his work in various formats and the individual mark he gives to his diaries that accompany him on every journey.

The beautifully published books will be available for purchase in the coming month. 

Images of the book and launch to come...

Stephen Dupont Feature in the Latest Issue of International Traveller

Stephen Dupont has been featured in the lates issue of International Traveller Magazine. The two page feature focuses on talks with Stephen about his own unique travel experiences and work in Afghanistan. 

It also mentions the upcoming Stephen Dupont and Jack Picone Photography workshops later this year, the next one due to kick off in July will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal. This workshop is an extremely popular class and books out quickly, those interested should get in touch with Stephen or Jack.

For further information contact Stephen Dupont or to register contact Jack Picone.

The second workshop will be in Machu Picchu and Cuzco, Peru from November 25- 30, 2013

Visit the website

10x8 Gallery Inaugural Exhibition with Stephen Dupont

10x8 Gallery in Surry Hills will be opening its doors for the first time to the public at the opening of its group show on April 13, 2013.

The collective exhibition contains work from some of Australia's finest and emerging photographers featuring William Yang, Andrew Quilty, James Brickwood, Marco Bok, Donna Bailey, Alexia Sinclair, Rennie Ellis, Cuba's  Raul Cañibano Ercilla and Stephen Dupont.

10x8 is a new Sydney based gallery specialising in multimedia art and contemporary photography and is dedicated to raising the profile of the genre.

It will also be a hub for the upcoming 2013 Reportage Festival, exhibiting two shows for the event and as an official venue for the Reportage workshops

The group show will run from April 11 to May 11, 2013.

Public launch April 13, 2013 2pm to 5pm

To attend  rsvp10x8@iinet.net.au

10x8 Gallery

Level 5/ 56-60 Foster Street

Surry Hills

www.10x8gallery.com

Highlights from the 2012 Habana, Cuba Workshop with Stephen Dupon

A few months after returning from Cuba I have had time to be able to digest and reflect on the work of the students from the 2012 Havana, Cuba workshop.  I’d have to say that this particular workshop was one of my favourites and I think one of the best we have had to date. All the students involved really pushed their own limits to get the work that they had hoped from this dynamic and complex city. The result… some amazing stories were produced and I am happy to highlight some of my favourite images from the students here.

The workshop was held at the Fototeca in Cuba, a government run cultural space that is a great support system for Cuban photographers. We’d like to extend our thanks to Nelson Ramirez de Arellano and all his staff who were extremely hospitable and open in helping us conduct the course.

We’d also like to extend a big thank you and a warm welcome to Raul Canibano Ercilla and his partner Listette, Leysis Quesada Vera and Arien Chang Castan. Arien and Leysis are two of Cuba’s most promising young documentary photographers whilst Raul Canibano Ercilla is considered one of Cuba’s master photographers. All three of them helped the workshop run its course and provided a source of inspiration for all. They will also all be exhibiting at the upcoming Reportage Festival in 2013 and will be attending the event holding talks and seminars.

A big thank you to the continued support of FujiFIlm Australia and a warm thank you to friend Manuela Furci who accompanied the course with her laughter and audacious character making it an unforgettable event…

Thanks to my workshop partner and friend Jack Picone who was unable to make this course due to work commitments and missed such a great time and thanks to my wonderful assistant Anna D’Addario  whose passion and love of photography made the workshop an unique and wonderful experience… for all her help… 

Lastly to all the students who really excelled themselves this year, Havana life pulls you in and throws you in every direction and all the students managed to focus and produce solid work.

 

Congratulations everyone and thanks for a great workshop look forward to seeing you all at..

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Manfred Heiting adds Stephen Dupont's Piksa Nuigini Book to his Collection

Internationally renowned Amsterdam based collector Manfred Heiting has purchased Stephen Dupont's recent work from Papua New Guinea Piksa Nuigini to add to his extensive collection.
The sale was made through Stephen's New York based artist book representative Booklyn some weeks ago.
Manfred Heiting's Collection boasts works from photographers such as Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans, Heinrich Kühn, Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, and Edward Weston to name a few.
Piksa Nuigini is Stephen Dupont's latest work created in accordance with his Harvard Peabody Fellowship.
The official book release is set for later this year at Harvard University.
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An excerpt from Stephen Dupont's diary for his series Piksa Nuigini

Stephen Dupont Interviewed for The Sydney Morning Herald about the upcoming 2013 Reportage Festival

Stephen has been interviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald in regards to the 2013 Reportage Festival.

In the interview Stephen talks about his own experiences as a photographer and the plans for the upcoming event.

Reportage Festival will take place in Sydney this May 25 to June 13, 2013 as a featured event of of Vivid Sydney.

To read the whole article and watch the video interview click here.

Stephen Dupont to talk at Monash Gallery of Art - May 9, 11am to 1pm

In light of the recently opened Degree South exhibition Peace at Monash Gallery of Art, Stephen will be holding a talk at the Gallery in Victoria on May 9 from 11am to 1pm. 

Stephen will be discussing his recent work in Papua New Guinea for his Gardner Photography Fellowship and his upcoming book due for release at the Peabody Museum at Harvard University. 

For those interested in attending, bookings are essential 

contact MGA on 03 8544 0500

 

Stephen Dupont's Raskols at Athens Photo Festival 2012

As was announced some months ago, Stephen's Raskols work was a featured exhibition at the 2012 Athens Photo Festival. The Athens Photo Festival is organised by the Hellenic Centre for Photography and celebrates photography and related media annually in Greece being one of Athen's most important cultural events.

The 2012 edition celebrated 25 years of the festival and boasted a prestigious program. Participating photographers included, Anders Peterson, Stefano de Luigi, Giacomo Brunelli, Stephen Dupont, Bruce Gilden (who ran a photography masterclass workshop), Shen Wei, Eran Gilat, Eleni Mouzakiti, Namsa Leuba, Colin Delfosse, Nigel Bennett, Monika Merva, Nicola Lo Calzo, Christian Vium and more.

The Raskol's exhibition went well, curated by United Photo Industries Creative Director Sam Barzilay, below we have posted some photos from the show.

 

 

 

Photographs taken by Konstantinos Tsergis and Tsiadis Ioannis , Athens Greece 2012