About Jon
I am a…
Activist, Artist, Athlete, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Entrepreneur, Explorer, Filmmaker, Global soul, Idea generator, Jewish, Journalist, Photographer, Social entrepreneur, World traveler, Writer/Editor
Bio
Jon Lowenstein is an American documentary photographer and visual artist known for his impactful work focusing on power dynamics, poverty, and social violence. Through long-term projects, he sheds light on marginalized communities and addresses issues such as wealth inequality and structural racism. Lowenstein's commitment to social justice is evident in his extensive body of work, which challenges perceptions and gives voice to those often unheard. He is a member and owner of the NOOR photo agency and has received international recognition for his projects, including "Shadow Lives USA" and coverage of events like elections in Afghanistan and social violence in Central America. Lowenstein's work aims to bridge understanding and advocate for those affected by global issues.
I'm passionate about
How we each make a distinct difference through our unique vision of the world and particularly how the act of witnessing can change how we interact and see the world. I particularly focus on
An idea worth spreading
Your one act of witnessing can change the world.
Areas of expertise
Community engagement, Economic inequality, Film - Directing, Cinematography., Marginalized communities, Photography, Social justice, Storytelling, Traveling Abroad, Writing
The TED story
NOOR means light and that's our mission; to go all over the world and spread light through photography. I am so excited to be a part of TED because we at NOOR are in the process of building a truly global organization which creates a world wide group that directly connects the best photographers from the developed world with the best young photographers from the emerging markets throughout the globe. I also am excited to share my work and figure out new and innovative ways to connect with people, organizations beyond the photographic world so that the work we do is not in vain.
Things you might not know
I'm a good cook, certainly not a gourmand, but I can hold my own!