Streets Unplugged

Join us in this episode as we delve into the captivating world of photography with the talented Éléonore Simon. Known for her evocative urban explorations and keen eye for light and form, Éléonore shares insights into her creative process, her experiences living and photographing in Valparaíso, Chile, and her unique perspective on capturing the poetry of everyday life. Discover the stories behind her striking images and what inspires her distinctive visual language.

This month we're joined by Giulia Thinnes, a photographer based in Luxembourg, who you might also bump into in Berlin or elsewhere in Europe. She's currently working on a fascinating and deeply personal project exploring how life circumstances shape not only their character, but also their photography. It's a journey of introspection and authenticity, with a focus on intuitive image-making.

Beyond the lens, Giulia is passionate about challenging the status quo, seeking alternatives to capitalist systems, and embracing positivity through nature and gardening.

One of many prominent guest of this year's Light Leaks Festival in Luxembourg was Richard Kalvar, an American photographer known for his street photography and unique artistic style. Based in New York City, Kalvar has been a member of Magnum Photos since 1977. His work often features humorous and thought-provoking moments captured in everyday life, showcasing his keen observational skills and ability to find beauty in the ordinary. Kalvar's photographs have been exhibited worldwide and are part of numerous prestigious collections. Have a listen to his chat with Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective Member Paulo Lobo.

Pour l'introduction: Né au Luxembourg en 1976, Marc Wilwert est un photographe dont les œuvres sont imprégnées du concept de lumière, explorant ses effets physiques, son symbolisme, ainsi que ses implications culturelles et métaphotographiques. Après avoir décroché son diplôme en photographie à l'Institut Supérieur des Beaux-Arts Saint-Luc Liège, il a approfondi ses compétences lors d'une formation professionnelle d'un an au London College of Printing. Ses séries majeures telles que "Nuit Blanche", "Chemins de Fraude", "Etre e(s)t paraître", "Anges", "Illuminances", "Twilight", "Zero Sun" et "Memento" ont été présentées dans diverses galeries et institutions, notamment la Galerie Clairefontaine, la Galerie d'Art Armand Gaasch et le Cercle Cité au Luxembourg, ainsi que la Biennale internationale de la photographie et des arts visuels BIP 2010 en Belgique. Certaines de ses œuvres sont également conservées dans les archives du CNA (Centre National de l'Audiovisuel) au Luxembourg. En outre, en 2005, le CNA a édité son travail sur le sport du stock-car au Luxembourg, sous le titre "Car Wars". www.shoot.lu

Samuel Lintaro Hopf is a freelance photographer and filmmaker from Hamburg, Germany.

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Tatsuo Suzuki, Japanese street photographer and founder of the VoidTokyo collective and magazine, is the author of the book Friction / Tokyo Street published by Steidl.

French-Uruguayan photographer Graciela Magnoni honored us as Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective with an inspiring talk about her work during the Light Leaks Festival in May 2023.

The Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective is happy to publish a new episode of our podcast about street photography. In this special episode, every exhibitor of this year's Light Leaks Festival has the chance to briefly describe his project. Enjoy!

Belgian documentary photographer Max Pinckers, author of several books and winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award for his 2017 "Red Ink" series shot in North Korea. Pinckers also won the Edward Steichen Luxembourg Award in 2015.

Max Pinckers was guest speaker at Light Leaks Festival in 2023. 

In a new episode of our "Streets Unplugged" podcast, we talk to Lex Kleren, a young press photographer and photo editor at the Lëtzebuerger Journal. We discuss his professional journey and his practice of press reporting. Lex also explains how passionate he is about photography in different fields, always seeking a personal and original perspective.