Alexandra Avakian - Press Items

Avakian’s Gaza blog post for Annenberg Space For Photography, WAR/Photography exhibition

Alexandra Avakian — 2013-05-05T17:07:20+00:00

Alexandra Avakian's Gaza blog post for Annenberg Space For Photography, WAR/Photography exhibition, currently showing in Los Angeles until June 2:

http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/the-shot-blog/alexandria-avakian-i-was-used-dangerous-situations

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The Candid Frame interview

Alexandra Avakian — 2013-04-12T23:37:13+00:00

Please click here to listen to The Candid Frame interview by clicking on the MP3 file on the webpage:

http://thecandidframe.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-candid-frame-181-alexandra-avakian.html

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Alexandra Avakian’s Iris Nights/Annenberg Space For Photography slide lecture video

Alexandra Avakian — 2013-04-04T17:01:55+00:00

My slide lecture for Iris Nights, Annenberg Space For Photography, in conjunction with the current WAR/Photography exhibition:

http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/events/iris-nights/war/154

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Los Angeles Times

Alexandra Avakian — 2013-03-25T01:41:32+00:00

Los Angeles Times: http://tinyurl.com/cbt9ryu

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US Ambassador Heffern and Alexandra Avakian speak at Windows of the Soul exhibit

Alexandra Avakian — 2012-12-31T14:44:30+00:00

US Ambassador John Heffern and I speak at the Windows of the Soul exhibit. The program centered on cross-cultural understanding in a turbulent region: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsS0mC0e23M

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Nat Geo video

Alexandra Avakian — 2011-11-17T16:17:31+00:00

National Geographic recently posted this interview with me, on TV Guide's website:

http://video.tvguide.com/NG+Live/NG+Live...3a.../7982170

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Taboo-breaking Arab woman doctor in Aramco World Magazine

Alexandra Avakian — 2011-10-31T16:22:39+00:00

My story about Saudi Arabia's Dr. Samia al - Amoudi, taboo-breaking breast cancer activist:

http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/201105/

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Nat Geo Traveler: Egypt’s New day

Alexandra Avakian — 2011-09-30T16:26:05+00:00

National Geographic Traveler sent me to Egypt to shoot this story for them. Click here:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/egypt-photos-traveler/#/01-egypt-gallery-camel-pyramids_37050_600x450.jpg

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Windows of the Soul slide show posted by NGS on You Tube

Alexandra Avakian — 2011-06-13T23:52:27+00:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUDXeCGu1jo

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Windows of the Soul Exhibit on Broadway till Oct. 9.

Alexandra Avakian — 2010-09-27T17:35:24+00:00

Windows of the Soul will be on view from September 7 through October 9, 2010.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 5 p.m.  Saturdays.

The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free.  

Photo identification is required for access to the building.

For further  information, call 212.998.1930 or visit the following link :   http://photo.tisch.nyu.edu/object/Windows09072010160528.html  

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Women for Women International

Alexandra Avakian — 2010-09-22T20:40:21+00:00

Here are two new links of my work with Zainab Salbi, Women for Women International, kate spade and ELLE:

Aramco World Magazine, September/October 2010

http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/201005/sisterhood.of.hope.htm

Women for Women International website:

http://www.womenforwomen.org/global-initiatives-helping-women/photos-bosnia-alexandra-avakian.php

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Aramco World Magazine July/August issue

Alexandra Avakian — 2010-07-15T18:59:49+00:00

Recent story I did in Syria and Lebanon:

http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/201004/soaping.up.htm

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ELLE

Alexandra Avakian — 2010-02-01T18:03:21+00:00

Women for Women International and kate spade in Bosnia for ELLE Magazine

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New York Times Lens - Showcase: Taking Risks

Katel LeDu — 2009-10-02T03:57:51+00:00

Alex talks about her book and shares photos from her book “Windows of the Soul: My Journeys in the Muslim World” (Focal Point/National Geographic, 2008).

New York Times Lens - Behind the Scenes: A Camera as Therapy

Katel LeDu — 2009-10-02T03:48:33+00:00

As a photojournalist, I have led a rather fearless life, covering uprisings, civil wars and famines. This was something else.

Read more and view gallery

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Arlington Connection

Alexandra Avakian — 2009-09-25T00:54:52+00:00

http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=333164&paper=60&cat=104

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1845, The Blog of the British Journal of Photography: Windows of the Soul

Katel LeDu — 2009-09-06T03:49:19+00:00

At the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival, we met up with Contact Press Images photographer Alexandra Avakian, who published this year a diary on her travels in Muslim countries over the past 20 years. "Windows of the Soul: My Journeys in the Muslim World" is published by Focal Point.

Original Link

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Visa pour l’Image - Interview with Alexandra Avakian

Katel LeDu — 2009-09-06T03:41:10+00:00

The British Journal of Photography talks with Contact Press Images photographer Alexandra Avakian at this year's Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan.

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Photo Raw Magazine: Alexandra Avakian

Katel LeDu — 2009-09-02T03:51:57+00:00

Alexandra Avakian interviewed at Visa pour l'Image, the premier International Festival of Photojournalism held in Perpignan, France.

Original Link

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Nationalgeographic.com/Windows of the Soul gallery

Alexandra Avakian — 2009-09-02T01:06:21+00:00

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photos/windows-soul-gallery/girl-with-white-dove.html

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Windows of the Soul on Time.com

Katel LeDu — 2009-08-25T03:42:33+00:00

Photographer Alexandra Avakian compiles a personal view of Muslim modernity. From the book Windows of the Soul, My Journeys in the Muslim World (Focal Point / National Geographic 2008).

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NPR’s The Picture Show: Journeys In The Muslim World

Katel LeDu — 2009-07-24T03:26:03+00:00

Alexandra Avakian discusses her new book Windows of the Soul: My Journeys in the Muslim World and shares a slideshow of her photographs from the book.

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Voice Of America Video Feature: Photographer Chronicles Muslim World

Katel LeDu — 2009-07-16T03:34:55+00:00

National Geographic Magazine photographer Alexandra Avakian has spent nearly two decades chronicling the Muslim world for western publications. Now the award-winning photojournalist has put her best work into a new book: "Windows of the Soul: My Journeys in the Muslim World." VOA's Julie Taboh spoke with this veteran journalist about her experience and her new book.

Published in: Radio, TV, Web

Armenian Reporter

Alexandra Avakian — 2009-04-16T00:52:15+00:00

http://yandunts.blogspot.com/2009/04/humanizing-other-side-interview-with.html

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KXCI Community Radio: 30 Minutes - Alexandra Avakian - Windows of the Soul

Katel LeDu — 2009-03-16T03:19:24+00:00

National Geographic photographer Alexandra Avakian drops by the KXCI studios to talk about her new book "Windows of the Soul" while she is in Tucson for the Festival of Books.

Listen here

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Washingtonian Magazine

Alexandra Avakian — 2009-03-02T00:50:48+00:00

http://tinyurl.com/yzvcrrn

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National Geographic/Radio

Alexandra Avakian — 2009-03-01T01:13:15+00:00

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/radio/episodes/episode-218.html

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Chicago Public Radio: World View

Katel LeDu — 2009-02-10T03:15:24+00:00

Photojournalist Alexandra Avakian stops by Chicabo Public Radio studios to discuss war photography and her work in the Muslim world.

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Voice Of America: Exploring Conflict in the Muslim World

Katel LeDu — 2009-02-03T03:28:50+00:00

Photojournalist Alexandra Avakian chronicles her travels through several Islamic countries with stunning photographs and riveting commentary.

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Washingtonian.com: Art Amid the Ruins

Katel LeDu — 2009-02-02T04:02:47+00:00

She’s been shot at and beaten. Through it all, this photojournalist captured amazing images of war—and peace.

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National Geographic Live!: Alexandra Avakian

Alexandra Avakian — 2009-01-04T00:04:21+00:00

Photographer Alexandra Avakian shares her journey in the Muslim world and tells the stories behind her photographs.

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Behind the Photo: Alexandra Avakian, Iran

Katel LeDu — 2008-12-30T03:42:16+00:00

Alexandra Avakian describes how a quiet moment can create a memorable composition.

See All National Geographic Videos http://video.nationalgeographic.com

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National Geographic Traveler

Alexandra Avakian — 2008-12-04T00:49:24+00:00

http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2008/11/alexandra-avakian.html

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Oprah’s Best Gift Books: Windows of the Soul

Katel LeDu — 2008-12-02T03:59:38+00:00

Named one of Oprah's Best Gift Books for 2008, Windows of the Soul receives acclaim.

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Oprah’s Christmas list: Windows of the Soul listed at # 4

Alexandra Avakian — 2008-12-01T21:38:22+00:00

http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/The-Seasons-Best-Gift-Books/4

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Book TV: International Affairs

Katel LeDu — 2008-10-30T03:44:18+00:00

Photojournalist Alexandra Avakian, who has been covering the Muslim world (Middle East, Asia, Africa) since 1984 talks about her photographs depicting war, political figures, and daily life in the Muslim world. Her work has appeared in Time, the New York Times Magazine, and National Geographic.

Nationalgeographic.com/Hezbollah

Alexandra Avakian — 2008-09-02T01:05:45+00:00

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/07/photogalleries/hezbollah/photo2.html

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Nationalgeographic.com/Armenia

Alexandra Avakian — 2008-07-02T02:01:51+00:00

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0403/feature2/index.html

Published in: Print, Web