Frames of Resistance w/ Adriano Kalin

This episode features Adriano Kalin, a Chicago-based social justice photographer whose work has become a living record of protest movements, community resilience, and the voices too often pushed to the margins. The conversation traces his path into photography, the evolution of his style, and the ethical considerations of documenting people in vulnerable and high-stakes moments.

Adriano discusses Chicago’s unique political climate, the growing pressures of censorship, and the complicated role AI now plays in shaping (and sometimes distorting) photographic truth. The episode explores the tension between creating art and preserving evidence, and why historical context is essential for responsible visual storytelling.

Through personal stories from the streets, Adriano illustrates the power of images to amplify community voices and the responsibility photographers carry to witness with honesty, dignity, and respect.

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