Five Years of Stories That Matter at Objectifs

Stories That Matter is an annual programme at Objectifs, that looks at critical issues and trends in non-fiction visual storytelling. Over the last few years, we’ve explored different themes such as environmental concerns in Conspicuous Consumption; systems of caregiving and community in Who Cares; national, political and cultural narratives that shape our perception of the world through Myths; and Borders that impact and affect us geographically, socially and psychologically.

Since 2016, Objectifs has showcased the works of documentary photographers, filmmakers and artists from around the world, collaborating with partners like VII Photo Agency, everydayclimatechange, Myanmar Deitta and Magnum Foundation.

ARTIST TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS 

Myth-making / Art-making: Discussion with Loo Zihan, Daniel Hui, Zarina Muhammad and Nurul Huda Rashid 

 

Visual Storytelling & Social Advocacy with Arati Kumar-Rao 

What’s In The Story? In Conversation with Minzayar Oo 

Out of the Shadows: New Burmese Photography 

Public Lecture by Documentary Photographer Ed Kashi

The Manufactured Rift Between Art & Journalism: Discussion with Sim Chi Yin & Ed Kashi

POST-SCREENING & FILM DISCUSSIONS

Army: Discussion with Kelvin Kyung Kun Park (Director) and Loo Zihan

Snakeskin: Discussion with Daniel Hui (Director) and Aishah Abu Bakar 

Island of the Hungry Ghosts: Discussion with Nurul Huda Rashid and Kin Chui

Ex-Shaman: Discussion with Zarina Muhammad and Chelsea Chua

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The work at Objectifs continues behind the scenes during the COVID-19 period. As a non-profit arts organisation, we count on donations to enable us to support the arts community, and to keep creating programmes that broaden perspectives and inspire people through the power of images.

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