How Platon photographs power

Описание: Whether you know it or not, you’ve seen the work of portrait photographer Platon. Gracing magazine covers and protest signs, his photos capture the truth behind the cliche “A picture is worth a thousand words.” While he’s celebrated for his searing portraits of world leaders and cultural icons, his new book, The Defenders: Heroes of the Global Fight for Human Rights, also shines a light on immigration activists, rape survivors, and free speech dissidents.

Platon sits down with FP’s Ravi Agrawal to describe his process, what drives his art, and how he connects with his subjects, no matter how powerful they may be.

0:00 Introduction
1:36 The Power of an Image
3:48 The story behind Putin's Portrait

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