15. Harri Pälviranta: Post-Documentary, Aftermath Photography and Dark Tourism
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Peter joins the Helsinki-based photographer and researcher Harri Pälviranta at his studio to discuss the various themes behind his artistic practice, much of which has been dedicated to making visible structures of violence and issues of masculinity. His recent photobook titled Wall Tourist, published by Kult Books in 2022, contains a series of self-critical portraits exposed against the international boundaries of state power that question the role of the travelling photographer in the creation of the documentary image. https://harripalviranta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/harri_palviranta/ Join the conversation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelandbehind
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