Armineh Johannes’ photography exhibition featuring photos taken in Artsakh will be featured in the 6th Chelsea International Photography Competition. The exhibition will run from February 18 to 25, with an opening reception set for Thursday, February 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Agora Gallery in New York.
Johannes is a seasoned documentary/humanitarian photojournalist whose work is deeply rooted in storytelling and emotional connection.
Born in Tehran, Iran from Armenian parents, and later settling in France, Johannes began her photography journey in 1986, capturing the daily life of indigenous Berbers in the rugged beauty of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.
Her journey as an artist changed significantly in 1989 after her first visit to Armenia – the land of her forefathers. Since then, she made several dozen trips to Armenia and Artsakh (N. Karabagh) documenting the lives, struggles, and resilience in Armenia, and Artsakh (N.Karabagh); she also works on photography projects in the Middle East and the former Soviet countries.
Johannes’ photography has been widely featured in esteemed publications such as Le Monde, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Washington Post, as well as numerous photography magazines around the world.
Her powerful photo essays, including her work on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, have earned her international acclaim, with accolades from the Magnum Photography Awards, VIEPA, Vinenna International Photo Award, Monochrome Awards and the Neutral Density Photography Awards.
Johannes has exhibited her work in countries like France, Portugal, and the United States, sharing her vision with audiences around the world. Through a mostly participatory approach in her photography,she creates thought-provoking images, and captures the raw emotions and authentic moments of the human spirit. Her photographs illustrate the connection she establishes with those being photographed, which defines her photography. Armineh is now ready to publish a photography book showcasing about 30 years of photography in Armenia and Artsakh (N. Karabagh).
