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Yannis Kontos

Dr. Yannis Kontos is an award-winning documentary photographer and artist with over 25 years of international experience in visual storytelling, media, and the creative industries. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the United Arab Emirates University, specializing in Visual Arts and Creative Industries. Kontos has documented wars, conflicts, and pivotal global events, capturing the defining moments of history in more than 50 countries. He holds a PhD in Documentary Photography and a Master of Arts in Photographic Journalism, emphasizing his deep commitment to truth and artistic expression. His photography has earned him 20 prestigious international awards, including first prize in the World Press Photo Competition. His work has been widely published, appearing on the covers of Time , The New York Times , L’Express , Nouvel Observateur , Le Monde , and The Sunday Times . In addition to his photographic career, Kontos is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Possible /