Entry Title: " Political Prisoners of a Revolution"
Name: Brian Driscoll, United States
Category: Professional, Political


Entry Description: “Political Prisoners of a Revolution” is an ongoing portrait project that explores the lives of Egyptians who have been affected by extensive prison sentences for their political views and/or actions. Some victims have remained in detention for up to a year, along with serious violations of their human rights.

It is my hope that I can continue this work and give voice to the voiceless among political prisoners and their families and bring greater awareness to the thousands who go unknown for weeks, months, and possibly years that are held behind bars in and outside of Cairo, Egypt.

Brian Driscoll is a documentary photographer currently based in New York City. His humanistic interest in photography began in his early 20's after exploring and working on personal projects throughout Central America, and South East Asia. As a visual communicator, Brian searches for opportunities to go deeper within the layers of a given society striving to capture the nature of the human spirit or portraying a distinctive characteristic of an individual(s), that may otherwise be overlooked, with emphasis on identity, a sense of community and social justice. Brian is a recent graduate of the documentary and photojournalism program at the International Center of Photography. Brian's work has been exhibited at festivals and galleries nationally and internationally, he is recognized as an Emerging Talent by Getty Reportage.