Diana Markosian
Photos exploring the cost of the American dream
Welcome to Santa Barbara — When photographer Diana Markosian was younger, her mother whisked her away from Moscow to America to start a new life. In a new book, Markosian pieces together those memories.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A secret family history, reconstructed in the present
Santa Barbara — Diana Markosian left her childhood home in the former Soviet Union for a new life in California. But it was a journey she never chose to take. To understand her mother’s choices, she had to recreate the first chapter of a story that would inspire her most ambitious project yet.
Written by: Diana Markosian
Building bridges to the past with survivors of the Armenian genocide
One hundred years later — A twenty-five-year-old photographer and three survivors of the Armenian genocide of 1915 journey back to the past.
Written by: Diana Markosian as told to Andrea Kurland
Musician Arooj Aftab rejected Pakistan’s traditional path to succeed on her own terms
From conservative Lahore to the melting pot of NYC — Musician Arooj Aftab realised early on that she would have to reject other people's interpretations of success in her native Pakistan. Following her dreams to the USA, Arooj studied music in Boston, before settling in Brooklyn. Now with a debut album under her belt, Arooj spoke to Huck about her incredible world-spanning journey.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
For Diàna Markosian and Adam Patterson, collaboration unlocks great storytelling
Collective Truths photography talk at 71a — Photographers Diàna Markosian and Adam Patterson have learned stories are better told when you invite other voices in. Join us at Huck’s 71a Gallery on Tuesday October 20 to hear stories and insights from their recent projects 1915 and Another Lost Child.
Written by: Alex King
Photographer Diàna Markosian is raising funds for Armenian genocide survivors
Changing lives through limited-edition prints — When Diàna Markosian tracked down three survivors of the Armenian genocide, their stories helped her understand her own roots. In Huck 52 - The Documentary Photography Special III she shares the story of their collaborative journey. Now, as she launches a print sale in a bid to raise funds, she’s found a way to give something back.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
From Pakistan to Brooklyn, Arooj Aftab is following the beat of her own dreams
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab explains how she had to ignore other people's ideas of success in order to go her own way.
Written by: Huck HQ / Andrea Kurland