O-Young Kwon / "At Her Brother's Grave" Podcast

To Experience “At Her Brother’s Grave” DOWNLOAD TOTIM APPIn episode 023 of Exposures, O-Young Kwon discusses the development of At Her Brother’s Grave. Kwon describes the project as an effort to examine the “psychological effects the war is leaving behind.” The conversation follows his movement through Poland and into western Ukraine, including his encounter with Tetiana on a train to Lviv and the subsequent decision to accompany her to the funeral of her brother. Kwon places the work within a broader critique of conflict photography, emphasizing the limitations of sensational imagery while identifying the “real power of visual journalism is to reveal hidden stories” and “that the role of good journalism is to achieve a more complete picture and not just a popular one.”Exposures 023 is Hosted by TOTIM Founder/ Director Luke MertzO-Young KwonO-Young Kwon is a multimedia documentarian based in Berlin and Athens. He explores subcultures and social issues often shaped by political realities. His documentary work focuses on injustice, human vulnerability, and resilience, combining empathy with critical reflection to amplify marginalized voices.His work continues to receive international recognition through renowned publications and visual art festivals worldwide.His recent project on the psychological impact of war in Ukraine marked his debut as a documentary theater author, commissioned by the state theater in Hamburg, Germany.TOTIM is a new, nonprofit initiative built to support and amplify a global and diverse community of visual storytellers. We rely on your support to bring under-reported stories to light and sustain vital, independent documentary photography. Please consider a charitable, tax-deductible gift. Get full access to TOTIM at totim.substack.com/subscribe