“In coastal Bangladesh, rising water levels and salinity shape daily life. In my village, women spend 8–10 hours fishing in saltwater, facing serious health risks, including gynecological and fertility issues. My recent diagnosis of a uterine tumor has made this crisis deeply personal. As an artist, I feel responsible for highlighting the connection between climate injustice and women’s health, while portraying their resilience and fights for existence. Through Salt Print, I use an excessive amount of salt to erode images and blur details, symbolizing the lives of women in my village, slowly fading under these harsh realities.” – Farhana Satu
Farhana Satu is a documentary photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, whose work explores overlooked stories, everyday realities, family, environment, and belonging.
2026 Joop Swart Masterclass
Since July, the
2026 Joop Swart Masterclass participants have been working on their projects under the guidance of their mentors and participating in online thematic presentations by a lineup of industry professionals. In November, the group will come together in Cairo for an intensive week of workshops, visits, talks, and the final project presentations, where the 13 photographers will share their work in progress with the public during a
special event.
