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Q. Sakamaki

Gaza: Living in Ruins
About Q. Sakamaki

New York-based Japanese documentary photographer, focusing on deadly conflicts and socio-economic issues worldwide. He has received many international awards,
including World Press Photo and Olivier Rebbot of Overseas Press Club. Author of “ Tompkins Square Park “. Holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University. Represented by Redux Pictures. Co-founder of Instagram showcase Hikari Creative (@hikari.creative).

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