Streets Unplugged

Welcome to Streets Unplugged, the podcast about street photography in Luxembourg and photography in the wider sense. Paulo & Dirk take you through the most recent topics.

Until now, we've kept things simple. From this episode on, Streets Unplugged becomes more of a talk show. That means more conversation, more perspectives and more room to disagree about what makes a photograph work.

In this first episode of the new format, we look back at recent exhibitions in Luxembourg, what we saw, what stayed with us and what we'd question. Then we look ahead to the shows coming up that are worth putting in your calendar.

Streets Unplugged, Episode 27: Welcome to the new format

Summary: In this episode we introduce the new talk show format of Streets Unplugged. We also review recent photography exhibitions in Luxembourg and preview upcoming shows.

In this episode

• Intro and welcome

• [0:00] Why we're moving to a talk show format, and what changes for you as a listener

• [08:00] Recent exhibitions in and around Luxembourg: Light leaks festival, Phototheque summer show

• [32:50] Dirk & Paulo’s instagram recommendations

• [40:00] Book recommendations

• [47:30] Upcoming shows: Luxembourg art week, Paris Photo, Veronique Kolber

• [51:50] Luxembourg streetphoto collective slidenight in December

Links: Instagram streams: @vanmalleghem @strangevictory, info about the slidenight

Get in touch: Tell us what you'd like to hear in the new format, and send us your recommendations for exhibitions and photographers we should cover.

Instagram: @streetsunplugged

In this new episode, we meet photographer Sana Murad and explore her deeply personal approach to photography. She talks about her fascination with the strange, the unspoken and the unexpected, and about her attraction to ordinary, forgotten places that often reveal something beyond appearances. We also discuss her love of travel and the way being on the road feeds her imagination, her curiosity and her visual universe.

In this new episode, we welcome Gilles Kayser, a Luxembourg photographer whose work spans street photography, documentary photography and photojournalism.
Together, we explore his journey from teaching to professional photography, his passion for observing everyday life, his commitment to the Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective, and the stories behind his images.

Dans le cadre de la 10e édition du Light Leaks Festival, nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir le photographe français Nicolas Portnoï, invité à présenter son projet « Carolofornie », consacré à la ville belge de Charleroi.

Enregistré aux Rotondes, ce podcast propose une conversation entre Nicolas Portnoï et Paulo Lobo autour du développement de ce projet au long cours, de son approche de la photographie de rue et documentaire, ainsi que du regard sensible, poétique et souvent ironique qu’il porte sur la vie urbaine et les territoires populaires.

À travers cet échange, Nicolas revient sur la création de « Carolofornie » et sur son exploration photographique de la mémoire industrielle, du quotidien et de l’atmosphère humaine de Charleroi.

Dans ce podcast, Gabrielle Duplantier interviewée par Phil Deken, nous parle de sa carrière photographique, de ses influences parmi lesquelles son père artiste dessinateur, ses études d’histoire de l’art, Julia Margaret Cameron ( pionnière de la photographie poétique et mystérieuse dès les début de cet art ), ou encore de son amour de la peinture anglaise préraphaélite. Elle nous relate ses premières expérimentations ; elle nous décrit son approche de la photographie argentique qu’elle n’a jamais quittée, ses sujets d’inspiration favoris et ses pérégrinations de photographe au Pays Basque et à l’étranger, en repartant d’une page totalement blanche chaque fois qu’un livre est publié. Un témoignage intime à écouter pour mieux comprendre toute la profondeur de son travail et toute la sincérité de ses élans poétiques, sombres dans leur rendu mais lumineux dans leur humanité.

Plus de trente ans de photographie.
Des stades olympiques aux marches du Festival de Cannes, jusqu’aux coulisses de la Cour grand-ducale.
Guy Wolff est l’un des photographes de presse les plus reconnus au Luxembourg.
Dans cet épisode, il revient sur un parcours guidé par la curiosité, et sur ce qui fait, encore aujourd’hui, la force d’un regard.

Episode 23 of our Street Unplugged series is dedicated to Marie Romanova, a young photographer based in Luxembourg whose work already shows a strong sense of maturity and vision.
Working with analog photography, she explores street and portraiture, creating images that feel intimate and cinematic.
In this episode, we talk about her journey, her relationship to light and emotion, and her approach to photographing people.

Pour notre nouvel épisode de podcast, nous recevons Nader Ghavami, un photographe pour qui l'image est bien plus qu'une simple esthétique. Au cœur de sa démarche, on trouve une approche profondément humaniste et un regard engagé. Chacun de ses portraits cherche à révéler la vérité de la personne, tandis que sa photographie de rue témoigne d'une réalité sociale, souvent sans concession. Son style est direct, puissant, et ne laisse jamais indifférent.

Markus Jokela's lens captures the quiet beauty and often overlooked details of the world around us. In this episode, we delve into his photographic philosophy, exploring his approach to finding compelling narratives in everyday scenes and landscapes. Join us as Markus shares his insights with Marc Erpelding on light, composition, and the art of seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Imagine wandering through the neon-drenched streets of Hong Kong or the evolving skyline of Shanghai. Photographer Greg Girard has not only imagined it, he's captured it with a distinctive and evocative eye. Join us as we delve into Girard's world, discussing his decades-long journey documenting urban Asia, the stories whispered by cityscapes, and the power of a single photograph to hold a moment in time.

Join us in this episode as we delve into the captivating world of photography with the talented Éléonore Simon. Known for her evocative urban explorations and keen eye for light and form, Éléonore shares insights into her creative process, her experiences living and photographing in Valparaíso, Chile, and her unique perspective on capturing the poetry of everyday life. Discover the stories behind her striking images and what inspires her distinctive visual language.

This month we're joined by Giulia Thinnes, a photographer based in Luxembourg, who you might also bump into in Berlin or elsewhere in Europe. She's currently working on a fascinating and deeply personal project exploring how life circumstances shape not only their character, but also their photography. It's a journey of introspection and authenticity, with a focus on intuitive image-making.

Beyond the lens, Giulia is passionate about challenging the status quo, seeking alternatives to capitalist systems, and embracing positivity through nature and gardening.

One of many prominent guest of this year's Light Leaks Festival in Luxembourg was Richard Kalvar, an American photographer known for his street photography and unique artistic style. Based in New York City, Kalvar has been a member of Magnum Photos since 1977. His work often features humorous and thought-provoking moments captured in everyday life, showcasing his keen observational skills and ability to find beauty in the ordinary. Kalvar's photographs have been exhibited worldwide and are part of numerous prestigious collections. Have a listen to his chat with Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective Member Paulo Lobo.

Pour l'introduction: Né au Luxembourg en 1976, Marc Wilwert est un photographe dont les œuvres sont imprégnées du concept de lumière, explorant ses effets physiques, son symbolisme, ainsi que ses implications culturelles et métaphotographiques. Après avoir décroché son diplôme en photographie à l'Institut Supérieur des Beaux-Arts Saint-Luc Liège, il a approfondi ses compétences lors d'une formation professionnelle d'un an au London College of Printing. Ses séries majeures telles que "Nuit Blanche", "Chemins de Fraude", "Etre e(s)t paraître", "Anges", "Illuminances", "Twilight", "Zero Sun" et "Memento" ont été présentées dans diverses galeries et institutions, notamment la Galerie Clairefontaine, la Galerie d'Art Armand Gaasch et le Cercle Cité au Luxembourg, ainsi que la Biennale internationale de la photographie et des arts visuels BIP 2010 en Belgique. Certaines de ses œuvres sont également conservées dans les archives du CNA (Centre National de l'Audiovisuel) au Luxembourg. En outre, en 2005, le CNA a édité son travail sur le sport du stock-car au Luxembourg, sous le titre "Car Wars". www.shoot.lu

Samuel Lintaro Hopf is a freelance photographer and filmmaker from Hamburg, Germany.
Born in 1988 in Kamakura, Japan, he discovered his love of photography at the age of thirteen, when he started experimenting with his parents' VHS camcorder and film camera. After graduating from the Hamburg Academy of Design with a degree in communication design in 2012, he pursued a career as a freelance photojournalist and cinematographer, working with advertising agencies and eventually founding his own video production company in 2017.
He is being represented by Germany's prestigious photo agency VISUM.

International Member of GRist Family
Host of YouTube Channel Samuel Streetlife
Founder of IKI FILM Videoproduction Company
Director of Photography at Bellomotion
Freelance Producer at UFA Agency
RICOH IMAGING Ambassador
Freelance Photojournalist at VISUM IMAGES
Degree in Communication Design

The Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective is happy to publish a new episode of our podcast about street photography. In this special episode, every exhibitor of this year's Light Leaks Festival has the chance to briefly describe his project. Enjoy!

Belgian documentary photographer Max Pinckers, author of several books and winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award for his 2017 "Red Ink" series shot in North Korea. Pinckers also won the Edward Steichen Luxembourg Award in 2015.

Max Pinckers was guest speaker at Light Leaks Festival in 2023.

In a new episode of our "Streets Unplugged" podcast, we talk to Lex Kleren, a young press photographer and photo editor at the Lëtzebuerger Journal. We discuss his professional journey and his practice of press reporting. Lex also explains how passionate he is about photography in different fields, always seeking a personal and original perspective.

Dans un nouvel épisode de notre podcast “Streets Unplugged”, nous nous entretenons avec Lex Kleren, jeune photographe de presse et éditeur photo auprès du Lëtzebuerger Journal. Nous revenons sur son parcours professionnel et sa pratique du reportage presse. Lex nous explique aussi combien il est passionné par la photographie dans différents domaines, cherchant toujours le coup d'œil personnel et original.

A friendly conversation with Dirk Mevis, author-photographer and member of the Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective, about his very particular approach to urban photography, his sparing use of social networks and his interest in developing a rigorous photographic narrative.

This 8th podcast introduces us to the world of Patrick Galbats, a well-known photographer in Luxembourg, who lives and works between Brussels and the Grand Duchy. Focusing on documentary and social reportage, his work also takes detours into street photography, with an always sharp eye and a remarkable graphic mastery.

In this episode, Julie Hrudová, our guest speaker at this year’s Luxembourg Street Photography Festival, touches on her various projects be it as a photographer, editor or curator. Listen to Burn My Eye collective member and founder of the StreetRepeat project in a casual talk outside the Rotondes in Bonnevoie with Marc Erpelding and Patrick Hoffmann.

Our colleagues from the Paris-based "Fragment Collective" delighted us as a part of this year's festival exhibition with a selection of splendid photographs from their collective. Have a listen to Marco, Yannis and Cedric in a casual talk with Paulo about our both collective's mutual passion for street photography.

Jean-Christophe Béchet, auteur photographe français de renom, à été l’un de nos invités lors de la 6e édition du Luxembourg Street Photography Festival, du 5 au 9 mai 2022 aux Rotondes. Lors de sa conférence le 6 mai, il a présenté en avant-première son nouveau livre « Macadam Color/ Street Photo » (Editions Loco).
Dans ce podcast enregistré le 7 mai dans la cour des Rotondes, JCB nous livre sa vision de la Street Photography et son approche au cours de plus de trente ans de pratique.

In our 4th episode, Marc Erpelding and Patrick Hoffmann had the honour and pleasure of interviewing one of the best-known (street) photographers of our time : Matt Stuart. Recorded outside the Rotondes in Bonnevoie, our guest speaker at this year’s Luxembourg Street Photography Festival touches upon the various phases of his career.

For the 3rd episode, Paulo Lobo invited the president of Luxembourg's Street Photo Collective, Paul Bintner, who talks about the upcoming street photography festival taking place at Rotondes in Bonnevoie from 5th to 9th of May 2022.