Eman Mohammed
Visual Journalist
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Eman Mohammed is an award-winning Palestinian-American photojournalist and Senior TED fellow.
Eman's passion for photography is grounded in her Palestinian roots and heritage. She
began her photojournalism career at 19 in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. For the first decade of
her work, she focused on documenting the life of the people of Palestine under the Israeli
occupation and ongoing siege in Gaza.
She found refuge in focusing on long-term photo
essays that tackle human rights issues and challenge stereotypical narratives.
Over the years, Eman has cultivated her craft, drawing from the rich tapestry of her diverse
cultural background. Growing up in the heart of Gaza City, where she experienced the
unique juxtaposition of being a Muslim raised in the Latin Patriarchate School, Eman's
work is imbued with a deep understanding of the complexities of her surroundings.
She has explored various photography styles, from documentary to portraiture.
In her
recent projects, Eman captured the experiences of women within culturally sensitive
communities. She has also embarked on investigative journeys, exploring race relations in
the United States from an outsider's perspective, infusing her work with a fresh and
insightful lens that reflects her diverse upbringing and unique perspective.
Her photographs have been featured in renowned publications such as The Guardian, Le
Monde, VICE, Geo International, Mother Jones, Al Jazeera English, Mondoweiss, The
Washington Post, WSJ, NYT, NPR, CNN, Marie Claire, and The Atlantic. Moreover, her work
has been recognised by various international organisations, and it has been acquired by
the British Museum in London and The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida.
Eman has been a TED fellow since 2014 and was chosen as a Senior TED Fellow in 2019.
Her photographic memoir "The Cracks In My Lens" was released as a limited edition in
2022 in Vancouver.