53: Identity in a Flash

Playing the guitar in a dirndl, balancing wine glasses on your arms, smoking a cigarette, dressing up in a toilet paper dress – all things you used to be able to do (and maybe still can?) when having your passport photo taken. In this week's episode, we thumb through Namibian-German artist Max Siedentopf's zany portfolio of "could-be" passport pictures. Usually governed by strict regulations and grim standardisations, passport photos are rarely flattering, and normally… normal. But what if, amidst the stoic stares, we could inject a dose of our quirky selves?  Do these stiff snapshots truly capture our essence, or do they strip away our unique sparkle just to fit into a government-approved mould? We're unpacking these questions and more, exploring the distinction between identity and identification. So, flash your biggest smile, and join us for this week’s episode! See images here!

Music from Uppbeat.