Alixandra fazzina biography of michael

Alixandra Fazzina (UK/Ireland) focuses with her photography on under-reported conflicts and the often forgotten humanitarian consequences of war. Alixandra has an uncanny ability to work in the most difficult social and geographical environments and is recognized for her compassionate and empathetic approach towards the human condition, always fully aware of the bigger picture.

Alixandra fazzina biography of michael jackson A man walking ahead of her fell to the ground, hit by a stray bullet. She was born in East London, where she is now based, but spent much of her childhood in the Netherlands because of her father's work. Ben Smith Photographer, podcaster, Squarespace web developer and Circle member. Maternal mortality Afghanistan is the worst place in the world for a woman to give birth.

Her photographs cut to the core but are never imposing. Distinctly quiet, yet descriptive. 

Studying Fine Art, she began her career as a war artist in Bosnia. Since then, she has worked independently as a photojournalist throughout Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Her reportages have been widely published in the British and international press and her photographs exhibited worldwide.

Alixandra fazzina biography of michael In less than two hours, station wagons will come and collect batches of ten passengers at a time. In the dark sea, many succumbed to the water, disorientated and unable to swim. Along the rubbish-strewn lanes of Basatine, her temporary home is a cramped, dark room in a safe house controlled by trafficking gangs. Afghanistan is the worst place in the world for a woman to give birth.

Alixandra worked over a period of two years to chronicle the exodus of migrants and refugees from Somalia to the Arabian Peninsula. The resulting book “A Million Shillings: Escape from Somalia” was published by Trolley () and re-launched in Arabic (). “A Million Shillings” was shortlisted for the Pictures of the Year International Best Photography Book of the Year Award.

A selection of the works has been shortlisted for the Prix Pictet global award in photography and sustainability.

Biography of michael jackson Illuminated by torchlight, the dead body of a man is discovered in shallow water at Al-Baida Beach. Download as PDF Printable version. Alixandra has an uncanny ability to work in the most difficult social and geographical environments and is recognized for her compassionate and empathetic approach towards the human condition, always fully aware of the bigger picture. Artist's Statement.

In she was the recipient of the Vic Odden Award from the British Royal Photographic Society. For her work in Somalia, Alixandra was a finalist in the CARE Award for Humanitarian Reportage and the W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography. In Alixandra was recognized as the winner of the highly prestigious UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for her striking coverage of the devastating human consequences of war and because of her fearless and tireless dedication to humanitarian photography throughout her career.

Having spent the past six years documenting the effects of conflict of displacement in Afghanistan and Pakistan, her long-term project The Flowers of Afghanistan, documents the stories of Afghan children seeking refuge in Europe. The photographic investigation looks into the causes and effects of the increasing number of Afghan minors making the hazardous overland journey to apply for asylum in EU member states.

In addition to her photography and writing, Alixandra has worked as researcher and producer for broadcast media and is regular contributor for radio. 

Alixandra regularly teaches masterclasses and workshops around the world for organisations that have included World Press Photo, Reporters Without Borders and The Royal Photographic Society.

She lectures in art, photography and media at photography and literature festivals and at on under and post graduate programmes at universities.