Photographer Jacob Holdt visits SDU

In connection with the EuroVis 2024 conference, you can join Jacob Holdt's presentation titled: Photographic storytelling on saying YES to integrate with those we shun.

Abstract: Jacob Holdt will present a poignant exploration of social issues through his photography. Capturing the lives of those on the margins of society, he challenges viewers to confront difficult truths while developing compassion. Jacob will share insights into his relationships with his subjects and the ethical considerations of his work. This presentation goes beyond photography; it is a call to look at the world with compassion and understand the role of art in social change. Jacob’s presentation will not focus
on visualization, but he will show us how photographic storytelling can be used to embrace diversity and
mutual understanding. EuroVis attendees will leave the event with a deeper appreciation of our shared
humanity, which is reflected in Jacob's work.

Biography: Jacob Holdt is a Danish photographer, writer and lecturer. His mammoth work “American Pictures” gained international fame in 1977 for its photographic revelations of the hardships of the American underclass. In 2009, he received the Fogtdal Photographers Award for his effective use of photography to shape public opinion. The Danish Art Foundation awarded him a lifelong grant, given to
artists who create and have created art of the highest quality and to the delight of many. In particular, Jacob Holdt reaches "large audiences, opening their eyes to the depths of reality without sacrificing artistic integrity and aesthetic freedom." His lifelong experience of over 7,000 lectures on social issues such as racism, oppression or prejudice in American Pictures, his reflections and recurring visits to the people he has photographed and engaged with have shaped a series of warm, inclusive and integrating messages that Jacob Holdt conveys in his lectures.