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· Ryan General
Japanese American photographer dies weeks after unprovoked attack in New York
Yasuomi Hashimura, a renowned 79-year-old Japanese American photographer, tragically died on Nov. 11, succumbing to injuries sustained weeks earlier in an unprovoked attack. Hashimura was allegedly shoved to the ground by a homeless man on Oct. 22 while walking home in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Two arrested in Washington home invasion ring linked to murder of Asian photographer
On Thursday, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two suspects, Kevin Thissel, 28, and Chris Johnson, 23, in connection with a home invasion ring in western Washington, believed to be responsible for the 2022 murder of Irah Sok during a break-in in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Luxembourg court rules in favor of photographer who claimed artist plagiarized her work
A Luxembourg court has ruled that Jeff Dieschburg, the artist accused of copying Singaporean photographer Jingna Zhang’s work, committed plagiarism. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘History, pride and dignity’: Google Doodle honors Chinese American photographer Corky Lee
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Google Doodle is honoring the legacy of Corky Lee, a Chinese American photographer and activist who highlighted discrimination and racism against the AAPI community. Lee, who died in January 2021 at the age of 73…
· Carl Samson
Asians hailed as better photographers than the British in viral TikTok
A TikTok video depicting Asians as better photographers than British people has gone viral on social media. The video was produced by British TV host, actor and content creator Mark O’dea, who is based in Malaysia and commands nearly 868,900 followers on TikTok.
· Chandler Treon
Singaporean photographer who claimed artist ‘ripped off’ her work loses plagiarism trial
Before you read: Singaporean photographer claims artist ‘ripped off’ her work, ‘mansplained’ copyright to her Luxembourg art exhibit issues response to photographer Jingna Zhang’s accusations of plagiarism A Luxembourg district court ruled on Wednesday that Jeff Dieschburg, the…
· Bryan Ke
Photographer bloodied after refusing to surrender to robbers in San Francisco
A wedding photographer was left bloodied after struggling with two armed robbers as they attempted to take his camera and other equipment outside the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco’s Marina District at around 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday. “I was just freaked out. I tried to…
· Bryan Ke
Vigil held for Filipino photographer killed during Washington state home invasion
More than 100 people gathered on the 1700 block of 132nd St. in South Everett, Washington, on Sunday night to mourn the death of Irah Sok, a Filipino photographer shot and killed inside her home on Aug. 19. “We’re good people, why us?" Sok’s husband, Makara, said at the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police looking for 3 men who fatally shot Filipino photographer during Washington home invasion
Irah Sok, a Filipino photographer who was in her mid-30s, was fatally shot during a home invasion in South Everett, Washington, on Aug. 19. Her husband, Maharak, was injured in the incident. Their son was reportedly unharmed. Soh opened her photography studio in Mill Creek in…
· Jane Nam
Luxembourg art exhibit issues response to photographer Jingna Zhang’s accusations of plagiarism
Photographer Jingna Zhang, whose accusations earlier this month of a painter plagiarizing her work received the backing of the internet, recently shared the art exhibition’s response. Zhang had previously posted on her social media that a painter in Luxembourg had “ripped off”…
· Jane Nam
Singaporean photographer claims artist ‘ripped off’ her work, ‘mansplained’ copyright to her
Photographer Jingna Zhang posted on social media that a painter had “ripped off” her photograph and went on to win a cash prize in addition to showcasing their painting at a prestigious international exhibition. In a Twitter thread on Tuesday, Zhang wrote, “Some guy really…
· Xintian Wang
Photo exhibit honoring legendary Asian American photographer Corky Lee opens in New York City
When Corky Lee studied American History at Queens College in New York, the young Chinese American saw a photograph in a book that featured workers celebrating the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit in Utah. Lee was surprised to read that there were…
· Bryan Ke
Hoops photographer Koolmac designs boba tea-inspired Air Jordan 36 Low sneakers for Nike collab
Cameron Look, who goes by “Koolmac” on Instagram, posted pictures on Monday to showcase the boba tea-inspired Air Jordan 36 Low sneakers he designed in official collaboration with the Jordan brand. The artist told NextShark that talks about the project began in late 2021: “It…
· Jane Nam
Photographer James Robinson’s ‘On Golden Days’ recasts history with Asian models in beehives and kitten heels
NextShark sat down with Australian Filipino director and photographer James J. Robinson, 26, to talk about his newest photo collection that puts Asian subjects against the backdrop of Old Hollywood glamor. Photographs from his exhibition “On Golden Days,” which opens in…
· Bryan Ke
‘We respect Chinese people’s feelings’: Dior and fashion photographer apologize for controversial photo
French luxury brand Dior and Chinese fashion photographer Chen Man have apologized for the controversial photo of a Chinese woman that has since been removed from a Shanghai exhibit. The apology: In a post on Weibo on Tuesday, Chen, 41, said that she reflected on the backlash…
· Ryan General
Andrew Yang Stops Man With Metal Pole From Attacking Photographer
New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is being hailed as a hero after going out of his way to protect a news photographer from a man wielding a metal pole while aboard the Staten Island Ferry on Friday. The incident happened during Yang’s tour of Staten Island, with a small…
· Bryan Ke
Man Follows, Racially Harasses NYC Photographer and ‘No One Stepped in to Help’
A man was caught on video verbally attacking an Asian woman with racist “dog-eating” questions while she documented a series of manhole explosions in New York City. Ming, one half of the New York-based photographer duo The Bing Buzz, was walking in Astoria, Queens on Feb. 9 when…
· Ryan General
Legendary Asian American Photographer Corky Lee Passes Away From COVID-19
Award-winning photojournalist Corky Lee passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday due to complications from COVID-19. The legendary photographer, who became known for his work covering the lives and struggles of the Asian American community, started experiencing symptoms of the…
· Bryan Ke
Kendall Jenner is Getting Sued for $150,000 for Using Asian American Photographer’s Video
Kendall Jenner and her company, Kendall Jenner Inc., were reportedly slapped with a $150,000 lawsuit after being sued by an Asian American photographer for copyright infringement. In the court documents acquired by The Blast, New York-based photographer Angela Ma accused the…
· Ryan General
Australian Woman Caught on Video Harassing Elderly Asian, Indian Photographer
Minutes after being released from police custody for her involvement in a racist incident, an Australian woman was caught on film racially attacking another person. Angela Weedon can be seen hurling ethnic slurs at a male photographer outside the Sydney Police Center on Monday…