Category: Press Release

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Exploring Migration and Identity: Hélène Amouzou’s Upcoming Exhibit

In June 2025, photographer Hélène Amouzou will unveil a site-specific photo installation in London’s Royal Docks, co-curated by The Line and Arup Phase 2. Focusing on identity, migration, and memory, the project, involving local refugees, launches during Refugee Week. It builds on Amouzou’s past acclaimed work and aims to foster cultural exchange. Continue reading Exploring Migration and Identity: Hélène Amouzou’s Upcoming Exhibit

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Upcoming: ‘A Breathtaking’ community mixer with Julien Chatelin at Filter Space, Chicago

Members and friends are invited to a Community Mixer on April 30th at Hana Pietri Gallery featuring French artist Julien Chatelin. He will discuss his exhibition, “A Breathtaking,” followed by socializing and a garden projection. The event is free, running from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, fostering connections within Chicago’s photography community. Continue reading Upcoming: ‘A Breathtaking’ community mixer with Julien Chatelin at Filter Space, Chicago

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Poems and Photographs: A Creative Dialogue

“Ensnaring the Moment,” edited by Leah Ollman, is an innovative anthology featuring over 100 poems responding to photographs from various contexts. These poets examine photography’s influence on perception and memory, revealing deep connections and the philosophical complexities of images, while exploring personal and public narratives, psychological insights, and cultural omissions in photographic history. Continue reading Poems and Photographs: A Creative Dialogue

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Exploring Myths: The Enchanted Ones by Stephanie Pommez

The Enchanted Ones by Stephanie Pommez is a photo book blending reality and myth, inspired by Brazilian Amazon legends. Documenting traditional midwives, their spiritual stories, and mythical beings like the Boto, Pommez’s black-and-white images evoke a world of mystery. The work preserves cultural heritage through visual storytelling of coexistence. Continue reading Exploring Myths: The Enchanted Ones by Stephanie Pommez

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Explore Identity in Heart’s Content Exhibition at Aurora PhotoCenter

In May, Aurora PhotoCenter opens ‘Heart’s Content’ featuring BFA Photography seniors’ work exploring identity through various media, running until May 16th. Savannah Calhoun’s ‘Meta Specter’ on nostalgia runs until May 15th. Leah Darden’s film ‘I Define Me’ will screen on May 8th, complemented by a panel discussion. Workshops on photo basics are available. Continue reading Explore Identity in Heart’s Content Exhibition at Aurora PhotoCenter

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FotoFocus Announces Theme for 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View

FotoFocus announces the eighth FotoFocus Biennial, titled “The Long View,” scheduled for October 2026. This month-long event will explore themes of time and perspective in photography, featuring international artists and various programming. It invites proposals related to history, future visions, and technical challenges. Applications for venues are due by September 5, 2025. Continue reading FotoFocus Announces Theme for 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View

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Documenting Climate Crisis: Peter Caton’s ‘Unyielding Floods’ Book Launch

Peter Caton, an award-winning documentary photographer, focuses on humanitarian crises in Africa, particularly the ongoing floods in South Sudan. His upcoming photo book, ‘Unyielding Floods,’ published by Dewi Lewis Publishing, captures the villagers’ resilience against devastating climate impacts. The project highlights their struggles amidst severe food insecurity and health challenges. Continue reading Documenting Climate Crisis: Peter Caton’s ‘Unyielding Floods’ Book Launch

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Unearthing Beauty in Domestic Spaces: Sunshine Terrace

Emily Shur’s “Sunshine Terrace” explores an oddly domestic landscape filled with recognizable yet elusive markers of a deserted neighborhood in Los Angeles. Through her photographic lens, she captures the unique details and humor of this environment. The limited special edition includes signed prints and a foil-stamped slipcase, heightening its appeal. Continue reading Unearthing Beauty in Domestic Spaces: Sunshine Terrace

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Nick Brandt’s Echo of Our Voices: Climate Impact and Syrian Refugees

Nick Brandt’s exhibition, The Echo of Our Voices, focuses on displaced Syrian families in Jordan, capturing their resilience amidst climate change and war. Showcasing globally, it highlights the disproportionate effects of environmental crises on marginalized communities. The series continues Brandt’s ongoing project, The Day May Break, emphasizing human and animal vulnerability. Continue reading Nick Brandt’s Echo of Our Voices: Climate Impact and Syrian Refugees

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