STORIES THAT MATTER 2018
Examining global borders and how we transcend them
Objectifs presents Stories That Matter, a programme that looks at critical issues in our world through photography and film. This year, the programme features the theme ‘Borders’.
What are the borders that define, divide and restrict communities around the world, and how do we overcome them? Objectifs presents strong statements through the lens of film and photography that confront the impact of geographical, social, and psychological borders on critical issues affecting all of us today, and looks at possibilities for collaboration and change.
Screening Schedule
From the European refugee crisis to the American struggle for civil rights, these international documentaries speak of the different borders that people across the world have sought to overcome in recent years. Highlights include the Singapore premiere of the acclaimed I Am Not Your Negro and the first documentary on Brexit, Brexitannia. The feature film screenings will be preceded by short films from What Works, an initiative by the Magnum Foundation that addresses bridge-building amongst groups that might otherwise be in conflict. All 5 films are making their Singapore premiere. Tickets at $8 per screening / $30 for season pass.
Exhibitions
State of Flux: The Works of Minzayar Oo
17 Mar to 29 Apr | Lower Gallery, Objectifs
Objectifs presents the work of Minzayar Oo, who is part of a new generation of local freelance journalists documenting the political, social and economic transition of in Myanmar.
Minzayar is uniquely known for his long-term documentary photography projects that have shed light on how recent reforms have affected Myanmar and its people. This exhibition presents two such projects: The Price of Jade, which uncovers the shocking impact of the jade mining industry on the environment and miners, and Peace Be With You, a documentation of the vulnerability of the Rohingya community.
Press:
Arts Equator: Art That Moves: Burmese Photojournalist Minzayar Oo
What Works
17 Mar to 29 Apr | Objectifs Courtyard, Objectifs
The Magnum Foundation’s What Works project brings together nine photographers to explore tolerance through rigorous and creative visual narratives. Collectively, the projects address bridge-building amongst groups that might otherwise be in conflict. Photographers include: Abbas Hajimohammadi, Anastasia Vlasova, Eman Halal, Manca Juvan, Muyi Xiao, Poulomi Basu, Santiago Arcos, Xyza Bacani Cruz, Yuyang Liu.
Slideshow Projection: Out of the Shadows - Burmese Photography
Curated by Matt Grace, Myanmar Deitta
Followed by dialogue with Minzayar Oo & Chit Min Maung
Moderated by Kevin WY Lee
Sat 17 Mar, 7.30pm
Chapel Gallery, Objectifs
Admission: Entry by donation
Objectifs presents an evening slideshow of exciting new documentary photography from Myanmar. Featuring works by: Minzayar Oo, Yu Yu Myint Than, Hkun Lat, Mayco Naing, Sai Htin Linn Htet, Featured Collectives, Ko Myo, Soe Zeya Tun, the UNEARTH project.
Seminar: Shooting with Purpose by Minzayar Oo
Sat 17 Mar, 2pm to 4.30pm
Workshop Space, Objectifs
Seminar Fee: $50
A seminar by Minzayar Oo, one of Myanmar’s leading freelance photographers, for photographers and NGO/civil society professionals with an interest in long-term documentary projects.