Introducing the 12 selected photographers to take part in the 2024 Joop Swart Masterclass

Ali Jadallah is a Palestinian photojournalist. During his young career, he has covered three Israeli wars in Gaza with a commitment to truth-telling, providing documentation of the region's struggles.

Ali Zaraay is an Egyptian documentary photographer merging with visual art. He’s interested in surveillance, mobility, gentrification, urban expansion and demolition, and the land-human relationship.

Arlette Bashizi is a documentary photographer and photojournalist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her work centers on health, environment, and culture, with a focus on women and youth.

Belal Khaled is a Palestinian photographer and artist from Gaza. He began photographing when he found himself amidst the reality of conflict and has been covering Israel’s attacks on Gaza since 2010.

Fernanda Pineda Palencia is a Colombian photographer and producer. She is dedicated to documenting migration, gender dynamics, and Afro, Indigenous, and rural communities cultures in Latin America.

Kiana Hayeri is an Iranian/Canadian photographer who lived in Kabul for eight years. Her work delves into themes such as migration, adolescence, identity, and sexuality in conflict-ridden societies.

Myriam Boulos is a Lebanese photographer and co-founder of Al Hayya magazine. She started photographing at 16 to get closer to reality. Today she uses photography to explore, defy, and resist society.

Ri is a lens-based visual artist from Myanmar. They explore stories rooted in the queer community and intimate relationships, alongside self-portraits, personal stories, and their country's politics.

Richard Pierrin is one of Haiti's youngest emerging photojournalists. Inspired by local peers, he uses his lens to document his community’s daily life and the significant events shaping his country.

Samar Abu Elouf

Samar Abu Elouf is a self-taught photojournalist from Gaza. She has been documenting daily life, news, and the profound effects of conflict on her country since 2010.

Serhii Korovayny is a Ukrainian photojournalist. His projects center on conflict, environmental issues, refugees, and healthcare, with his current focus on documenting the Russia-Ukraine war.

Taniya Sarkar is an Indian photographer. Her work focuses on the socio-political reality of Bengal through the stories of women, exploring religion-related topics to uncover colonial narrative gaps.