Quiet Spaces
Public Places - visual representation of vulnerable identities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2175896 |
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| Authors | Nadia Elize Van Der Walt (0000-0002-2231-1083, FPT University, FPT Greenwich Center (University of Greenwich – Alliance with FPT Education), corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 656-665 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Visual Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1472-586X • E-ISSN: 1472-5878 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1472586x.2023.2280143 |
| OpenAlex | W4388671864 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
This study examines the visual representation of vulnerable individuals in documentary photography while prioritising ethical considerations and aiming to avoid exploitation. By leveraging the power of symbolic commentary, the research aims to capture social situations that address vulnerability without revealing the identities of the subjects. Focusing on Bet Sheekoom: House of Restoration for Women and Children and Maranatha Mission Station, the documentary series portrays these environments and their residents without disclosing any personal identifiers. This approach safeguards the participants from potential harm and aims to ensure their anonymity, while still engaging in a meaningful societal dialogue. Drawing on principles from documentary photography, visual studies, and ethics, this research contributes to understanding responsible representation and power dynamics within the visual representation of vulnerable identities. By navigating the delicate balance between social commentary and ethical practices, the study offers insight into alternative methods of capturing and highlighting vulnerable populations. The findings shed light on the significance of ethical considerations in documentary photography, demonstrating the importance of respecting the dignity and privacy of vulnerable individuals. This study contributes to the broader discourse on visual representation, offering valuable insight for practitioners, scholars, and those interested in the ethical dimensions of photography
Aesthetics · Anonymity · Art · Computer security · Dignity · Harm · Photography · Photovoice · Political science · Power (physics · Public relations · Representation (politics · Sociology · Visual arts · Visual research · Vulnerability (computing · Computer Science · Geographies of human-animal interactions · Law · Memory, Trauma, and Commemoration · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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