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oscar siagian
oscarsiagian
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ASIA, Indonesia, Jakarta
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Personal Statement

Oscar was born in Jambi on August 31, 1983. He discovered his passion for Photography while he was pursuing his bachelor degree on communication science from Atmajaya University Yogyakarta. He was aware that there are a lot of things worth to share in this world so he chose photography as his media.

In October 2008, Oscar received a Grant from the Art Network Asia(ANA) to enrich his knowledge in a photography Workshop At Singapore International Photography Festival. In November 2008, he received another opportunity to join a workshop for Young Photographer Asia at Angkor Photography Festival.

Oscar now works as a freelance photographer for editorial coverage and reportage.

His ever-evolving works can be seen in the following media and publications:
World Society for the Protection of Animals, New York Time, Guardian, Resurgence Magazine, Australian Associated Press, Getty Images.USA Today, Independent, LIFE, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, etc.

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Traditional Whaling in Indonesia
Residents in the lamalera village, Indonesia catch sperm whales with traditional methods to provide meals for the entire village and for Lembata island produce. 17th October 2010
Komodo Dragon: a prehistoric animal
Jakarta 12 july 2010, Shakira the komodo dragon is 11 year's old. Shakira the komodo dragon was spawning last night. Komodo dragon live in the komodo island near with Flores Island...
Muslim groups in Indonesia condemn Israeli attacks
Groups of Muslim's in Indonesia protest against Israel's attack on the Mavi Marmara ship which was on a humanitarian mission to Gaza. 12 Indonesian citizens were reportedly on...
Indonesian earthquake - Java
The earthquake in West Java destroyed houses and widespread damage and killed more than 57 people. Pengalengan, Indonesia. 03/09/2009.
Indonesian Earthquake
Refugees sleep in tents after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake destroyed thousands of houses in and around West Java, Indonesia. More than 40 people died and thousands have been displaced. T...
Pendet Dance Protest
Yogyakarta, Indonesia August 30th 2009. A Pendet dance from Bali, Indonesia is performed in the street. A Malaysian tourist advert featuring the Pendet Dance caused controversy as some ...
Indonesian presidential candidates hold final rallies
Indonesian presidential candidates campaign of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and Budiyono held final rallies in Jakarta on saturday July 4 2009. SBY will compete with another two cand...