{
  "id": 2697736,
  "title": "Legendary lensman Eric Peris, 87, on originality, memory and his late family's enduring legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/legendary-lensman-eric-peris-87-on-originality-memory-and-his-late",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/sunday-vibes/2026/08/1516967/legendary-lensman-eric-peris-87-originality-memory-and-his"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eric Peris, a renowned Malaysian photographer and artist, recently opened his home to a reporter in Johor Baru. Despite the dilapidated exterior, the house reveals a treasure trove of memories, art and family history. Eric, born in 1939, spent 25 years as the photo editor at the New Straits Times before becoming a pioneer in Malaysian fine art photography. His father, O Don Peris, was a painter, and both parents were artists in their own right. The walls of Eric's living room are adorned with his father's oil paintings, including a sunset taken from their bakery in Johor Baru. A Buddhist altar and photographs of his family adorn the mantelpiece. Eric, known for his distinctive perspective, credits his physics studies for enhancing his photography skills. His life has been a blend of art, science and storytelling, capturing the essence of Malaysia through his lens.",
  "summary": "DECAY seems to be everywhere.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}