My grandmother: Rita Maran, Ph.D., Editor, lecturer, author, activist in International Human Rights.

The Raskols

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Plagued by 60 percent unemployment and chronic poverty, crime in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, in Oceania is rampant, earning the city a reputation as being one of the most dangerous places in the world. Much of the violent crime – armed robbery, rape, and carjackings – is committed by young gang members known as "Raskols." In 2004, Stephen Dupont infiltrated a Raskol community to document the individuals behind the facelessness of gang warfare. Building trust over several visits Dupont was able to set up a makeshift studio in which to photograph his subjects. The resulting portraits depict the "Kips Kaboni" or "Red Devils," Papua New Guinea's oldest Raskol group.

Zion I

©Peter Graham

I shot the album photos for the new Zion I album. It was great to work with these guys...I have much respect for how they continue to stay true to their vision.

NY Times Oscar nominees for Best Achievement in Film Title Design:

interesting article on the art of the closing credits:

944 profile

944 magazine asked me for some reflections on working with emerging LA musicians...

CUBA

©Peter Graham