Photographer Rania Matar Explores Lebanon's Young Women Amid Turmoil
Photographer Rania Matar has focused her latest work on young women in Lebanon, capturing their experiences in the aftermath of the 2020 Beirut port explosion and ongoing unrest. Her book, 'Where Do I Go?', presents images that reflect the personal and collective struggles faced by these women. Matar's approach emphasizes collaboration, allowing the subjects to shape their own narratives within the photographs. The project highlights the difficult choices these women face, such as whether to stay in Lebanon or seek opportunities elsewhere. Matar's work seeks to document resilience and agency amidst uncertainty, avoiding sensationalism and focusing on the subtle interactions between the subjects and their environment.