Commission
Exhibition
The photographs produced by Ed Kashi for the Earth Commission were presented for the first time at Diemar/Noble Photography in London from 20 April - 1 May 2010. Ed Kashi also gave a Talk about his works and practice, in an event chaired by FT photography critic Francis Hodgson.
The Commission is an invitation for a shortlisted photographer to produce a series of images based on a region where Pictet & Cie is supporting a sustainability programme. For the second edition of the award, Pictet chose to support the work of Azafady, a UK charity and Malagasy-registered NGO that helps the poorest communities in Madagascar develop sustainable ways of living and increase local access to healthcare and education.
Ed Kashi’s photographs chronicle the compromised beauty of this threatened island, and document the cycle that has led to environmental degradation and long term poverty. Mark Jacobs, Director of Azafady UK, said “Ed’s sensitivity to this subject has been remarkable. Within a few days he managed to capture the essence of our work here. The photographs brilliantly capture the daily struggle against drought, failed crops and sand encroachment. ”
A catalogue was published to accompany the exhibition, with texts by Helena Drysdale, Peter Aspden and Ed Kashi.
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