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The Narikurava people of Tamil Nadu

In India’s southernmost state of Tamil Nadu, the settlement of Poonjeri is home to around 40 Narikuravar families. They belong to a semi-nomadic community of around 30,000 people that are spead across the state. They were long considered “untouchables” and continue to be marginalized to this day.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2024

Nominee

Portrait

Professional

The Narikurava people of Tamil Nadu

In India’s southernmost state of Tamil Nadu, the settlement of Poonjeri is home to around 40 Narikuravar families. They belong to a semi-nomadic community of around 30,000 people that are spead across the state. They were long considered “untouchables” and continue to be marginalized to this day.

About Artist

Steff Gruber

Steff Gruber (1953) is a Swiss photographer and filmmaker. He worked as a press photographer for Keystone Press and was one of the first filmmakers to explore the docudrama genre. He became internationally known with his documentary LOCATION AFRICA about the filming of COBRA VERDE, the last collaboration between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski. His award-winning films have been shown at various international film festivals. Based on his interest in documentaries, Steff Gruber began shooting photo stories in various countries, focusing, in particular, on human interest subjects and humanist concerns. Visiting places and people on repeated occasions, many of his photo series were produced over a period of several years. In 2020 Steff Gruber opened the LUMIERE.GALLERY for digital photo exhibitions. Steff Gruber is a member of the Swiss Association of Journalists and Photographers IMPRESSUM.

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, People, Photojournalism, Portrait

Location

Switzerland

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