Plaza 01: A Captivating Journey into Southeast Asian Street Photography

Plaza is not your average photography journal. It's a window into the world of street photography, shining a spotlight on the talents of emerging and established photographers from around the globe. For its first few issues, Plaza has set its sights on Southeast Asia, a region brimming with diversity, culture, and endless photographic possibilities.

The debut issue of Plaza is an absolute feast for the eyes. Picture this: 18 incredibly talented photographers from the ASEAN nations—Aziziah Diah Aprilya from Indonesia (@aziziahprilya), Azrizal Abu Che from Singapore (@iamazrizal), Bill Sataya from Indonesia (@billsatya), Callie Eh from Malaysia (@callie_eh), Christian Tâm Schalch from Vietnam (@crispycriss), Derrick Ong from Malaysia (@derrickrecordsthestreets), Edmond Leong from Malaysia (@edmondstreetz), Jamie Winder from Singapore (@j_blinder), Kaylie Ong from Singapore (@kayliescomet), Khai Yussof from Brunei (@khaidiscovery), Merik from Thailand (@merik_zero), Pokchat Worasub from Thailand, Samantha Radaza from the Philippines (@sammy__samsam), Sansitny Ruth from Cambodia (@sansitny), Sinsee Ho from Malaysia (@sinseeho), Suridh Das-Hassan from Indonesia (@shazdirector), Thet Oo Maung from Myanmar (website), and Zach Driggs from Vietnam (@slightlylost_x.jpg))—have joined forces to bring you a collection of black-and-white street photographs that will leave you in awe.

Through their lenses, Plaza captures the spirit and essence of Southeast Asia like never before. Flip through the pages, and you'll find yourself immersed in a tapestry of emotions—moments of pure joy, deep contemplation, and unabashed curiosity. Each photograph tells a story, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who call this region home.

We've also had the privilege of interviewing some of the incredible artists featured in our debut issue.

Aziziah Diah Aprilya takes us on a captivating journey through Mariso, Makassar, Indonesia—check out the interview here. Samantha Radaza shares her street-focused photography insights and experiences—discover her interview here. Christian Tâm Schalch provides a glimpse into the life and streets of Vietnam—explore his interview here. Sinsee Ho presents excerpts from his visual poetry book, showcasing the essence of Kuala Lumpur—immerse yourself in his interview here. Callie Eh invites us to live in the moment through her photography—delve into her interview here. And Edmond Leong shares his unique perspective on street photography—don't miss his interview here.

Plaza is now open for submissions for its upcoming second issue! If you've got a passion for street photography and a unique perspective to share, and you are based in Southeast Asia or have some great pics of ASEAN, we want to see your work.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the team at Southeast Globe, particularly Daniel Marchette and Molly Dunlap, for writing a fantastic piece on Plaza. We greatly appreciate their support and contribution in spreading the word about our platform. You can check out their insightful article on Plaza here.

Plaza is now available for sale on our webstore www.stickerbombworld.com. For those in Indonesia, you can also find it on our Tokopedia store here. And soon, Plaza will be available in retailers near you, so keep an eye out for it!

Interested in submitting to the next issue of Plaza - email us directly at info@soibooks.com