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Maika uses her photos for change

Maika Elan is a photographer in Hanoi, Vietnam. In her country, homosexuals often face discrimination and many are afraid to be open with their sexuality. In a recent photo project called Pink Choice, Maika candidly portrays homosexual love in an effort to encourage tolerance and start discussion on ending discrimination in Vietnam. The photo series has even provided an opportunity for some gay couples to come out to their families.

Listen to the report by Roberto Tofani in Hanoi, presented by Andreas Grigo:

Photos for love

Copyright: Maika Elan

Copyright: Maika Elan

From the Pink Choice exhibition, copyright: Giulia De Piaggi

From the Pink Choice exhibition, copyright: Giulia De Piaggi

From the Pink Choice exhibition, copyright: Giulia De Piaggi

 

Maika’s website: http://www.maikaelan.com

Maika is respresented by MoST – http://www.mostartists.com/artists/maika-elan/
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