Joanne Kneebone, Faces of Sumatra (PEOPLE 2025)

In the heart of Medan’s wet markets and fishing villages, life unfolds in gestures, expressions, and quiet resilience. These portraits capture not just faces, but storiesof labour, laughter, and the enduring spirit of Sumatra’s people

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