Indonesian artist Agan Harahap and his fake photos | Real Stories from Southeast Asia @DWHistoryandCulture

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

If a fake photo goes viral, does the truth still matter? Indonesian artist Agan Harahap is forcing us to question what we believe.

Note: This episode features artistic works that may have been created with the assistance of generative AI technology.

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