In our photographer updates, we feature a list of recent works, prizes, publications and other important news from Alexia grantees past and present. Ami Vitale’s film, “Bangladesh: A Climate Trap” won a Rising Star Award at the 2013 Canada International … Continue reading
Nearly 400 people braved a cold and blustery night in New York City, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, to share in the work of The Alexia Foundation. “Stories that Drive Change,” a very special one-night only event, featured 35 of the … Continue reading
Today’s photo is from Katie Orlinsky’s 2012 winning student project, “Innocence Assassinated: Living in Mexico’s Drug War.” The work documents the brutal daily reality of people living in some of Mexico’s most violence areas, The death toll since 2006 is … Continue reading
The most important issues of our time – the most important events in history – many of us can recall the photographs in our heads and the stories that they brought to life. Pictures can capture our hearts, make us … Continue reading
Yesterday, Mother Jones published an article/opinion piece on America’s contribution to the drug wars in Latin America – particularly Mexico. It was a moving work discussing how consumption, whether casual or frequent causes demand which spurs violence for control over … Continue reading
Katie Orlinsky won the first place award of a stipend towards a three-month MediaStorm internship in Brooklyn, as well as funding to complete her project, “Innocence Assassinated: Living in Mexico’s Drug War.” Her project looks under “the well-known narrative of … Continue reading
