Dek Unu Magazine - Ron Cooper

At a time in US, and world, history when narrow-mindedness, jingoism, and chauvinism are increasingly considered political and social advantages, it is a privilege to highlight the work and words of Ron Cooper. In his 15-year career, he has made photos of the people from five continents and more than 45 countries that show a world in which cultures other than affluent America exist in complex, creative, dignified interdependence. He uses ordinary camera and computer equipment with extraordinary person-to-person communication skills to establish engaged and engaging collaborations with people from India to Peru, Thailand to Guatemala, Romania to New Mexico.