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ONE PHOTOGRAPHER'S JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD SHARES A POWERFUL MESSAGE FOR ALL By Dr. Robi Ludwig

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r. Glenn Losack is considered by many one of today’s most prolific photographer/ photojournalists. And he is on a mission to expand the way we see the world.

Hailed as ' the new conscience of photography', this modernday renaissance man knew after completing medical school, he was destined to live an unconventional life, which included seeing the world while practicing medicine. Dr. Losack’s work impacts people worldwide. His images have graced National Geographic, Asian Geographic as well as the covers of multiple books.Fun Fact, Yoko Ono owns one of Dr. Losack’s favorite limited editions, titled YOKO, which also holds a special place in Yoko Ono’s personal art collection. Ono even gifted him a rare personalized hand-written thank you note, alongside a black and white photo of her and John Lennon, to show her gratitude and appreciation. Dr. Losack now has decided to share a compilation of his favorite uplifting photographic images, in a new coffee table book titled 'The Bonds We Share', published by Apollo Publishing. Luckily, it’s out just in time for the holidays! During Covid-19, as a psychiatrist, Dr. Losack perceived an undeniably depressed, anxious, and hostile emotional atmosphere permeating the country. Instead of people joining together, there was a heightened focus on our differences. A blatant vitriol callously displayed towards one another. These omnipresent, discontented voices created a

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divisiveness, making it far too acceptable to outwardly loath one another. Dr. Losack felt the time was right to emphasize a truth, backed by science (of course), as human beings we have much more uniting us than dividing us. In 'The Bonds We Share', Dr. Losack artistically attempts to underscore this healing message both visually and emotionally. His photo-essay book, which spans his 40 plus years around the globe, is categorized into several chapters identifying the bonds we share. These include Journey, Resilience, Community, Devotion, to name a few and his images take the reader on a visual journey around the world, helping his audience see our shared universal humanity. In this inspiring book, there are stunning images of India, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Morocco, Tunisia, just to name a few, as well as his beloved hometown of New York City. Dr. Losack has always found extremes interesting and uses his award-winning photographic eye to help others gain access to “the others’” experience. To quote Dr. Losack, “The world has its beauty and much unsightliness. There is beauty in both.” Award-winning wine and travel writer, Alice Feiring said, “Dr.

Glenn Losack has an unprecedented ability to peer into the pain and find soul and beauty.” When asked if his psychiatric work influences his perspective as a photojournalist, he said though psychiatry and photography are two different mediums, the skills he has gained in practicing psychiatric medicine helped him to interact with his subjects, many who are themselves mentally and physically ill. Much of Dr. Losack’s work, displayed on his Flickr website, probes and exposes the lost, the forgotten, the defenseless, the vulnerable, the mentally ill and those who have so little, they must depend on the generosity of others to survive. Dr. Losack’s work invokes a social responsibility to help others who are struggling to survive. In his broader collective work on the streets of developing nations he aims to reduce the stigma of unsightly diseases, which at times are considered hard edge and difficult to look at. He has spent his entire adult life traveling to over fifty nations. Dr. Losack's powerful experience has motivated him personally to help those who have no advocacy. He has donated to various organizations and his photojournalistic street photography has brought attention, education, and financial support to many important causes. A portion of the proceeds of The Bonds We Share will go to Doctors Without Borders, an organization providing lifesaving medical humanitarian care to those around the world in need.


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