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NEWS

Andrea Giglio, Hackney, London.

In the latest edition of the Hackney Urban Survey workshop series, organized by MASS COLLECTIVE, photographers of all skill levels are invited to collectively document the layers that constitute the East London borough of Hackney. The workshop will feature talks, practical photography sessions, collective reviews, and will be followed by a flash exhibition, showcasing the results of the one-morning photography session.

The exhibition not only showcases the visual narratives captured during the workshop but also serves as a collaborative space for collective editing, sequencing, and printing. The workshop is specifically designed for photographers of all skill levels, with a cap of 15 participants.

Info and booking → mass-collective.com.

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Norwich, UK March 2023 #humanalteredlandscape #banalography #banalmag #zigzag #contemporaryphotography #iphonephotography https://instagr.am/p/CraUI_2odzQ/

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INTERVIEW

Erik Mowinckel, The Sun Sets Inside You

Erik Mowinckel, The Sun Sets Inside You, Oslo, Norway

Erik Mowinckel’s work is marked by an intuitive approach to photography, capturing moments that evoke calmness and peace. His project The Sun Sets Inside You emerged organically, providing a personal perspective on his photographic journey.

Mowinckel values the immersive quality of photography, finding a unique presence in his surroundings. Despite the seasonal nature of his artistic pursuits, his commitment to capturing moments with a sense of uncertainty often leads to new discoveries.

Read more here → allcitiesarebeautiful.com.

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FEATURE

Janne Riikonen, NOTES FOR OUR LEGACY, Kult Books.

NOTES FOR OUR LEGACY challenges the ubiquitous culture of consumption and the underlying values often conveyed through billboards. Those billboards, strategically positioned in high traffic areas, serve as attention-grabbing mediums even when void of advertising content. Janne Riikonen's work questions the message conveyed by billboards when empty and offers a poignant statement against the unsustainable consumer culture perpetuated by these structures.

Riikonen's discontent with advertisements and the values they predominantly promote is evident in his book, which serves as a visual manifesto. His images speak against the primary message of advertisements—the constant push to sell products, services, education, or political agendas. Beneath this overt message, Riikonen highlights a more subtle, subliminal note of inadequacy that permeates the advertising landscape, fostering a culture of comparison and urging individuals to strive for an unattainable ideal.

The photographer articulates his motivation, stating, «For as long as I can recall, I've been bothered by advertisements—both their appearance and the values they most often promote. I wish I didn't have to see them.» Riikonen's work stands as a manifestation against these messages, both overt and subtle, and the values they endorse. He critiques the impact of constant exposure to advertisements, suggesting that in a less saturated society, individuals might cultivate a more compassionate and considerate approach toward one another.

NOTES FOR OUR LEGACY thus serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the socio-cultural implications of pervasive advertising and an invitation to reconsider the values we uphold in contemporary society.

NOTES FOR OUR LEGACY Thread bound book with no covers 96 pages 46 black and white photographs Risograph printing 20 x 28,5 cm

First edition of 300 copies ISBN 978-91-987606-9-9 KULT BOOKS

More info here → kultbooks.com.

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COMMUNITY ROUND-UP

Hardin Kirsch.

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FEATURE

Dinis Santos, Um País Imaginário

Dinis Santos , Um País Imaginário, Pierrot le Fou.

Um País Imaginário [An Imaginary Country] focuses on contemporary vernacular architecture, bridging a gap between tradition and a fresh narrative. Starting with an uncommitted approach, the series evolved to align with established Portuguese photographic traditions. Covering the years 2017 to 2023, Santos pays homage to historical surveys, from the 1881 Scientific Expedition to Serra da Estrela to Álvaro Domingues‘ modern documentation of transgenic landscapes. Departing from a strict scientific perspective, Santos opts for an enchanting exploration of the imaginary present within the Portuguese territory.

The project delves into the symbolic concept of «home,» reflecting on Portuguese identity, local connections, and the socio-cultural impacts of emigration and economic shifts. The book features photographs primarily taken during Santos‘ journeys to villages marked by high emigration rates in Aveiro, Viana do Castelo, and Viseu. In Um País Imaginário, Santos captures landscapes, unveils technological contradictions, and interprets territory as a dynamic human «geology,» exploring the photogenic dimensions of products from the extractive economy, while providing a comprehensive view of Portugal’s changing cultural and economic landscape.

UM PAÍS IMAGINÁRIO 176 pages 24x31 cm Edition of 500 Pierrot le Fou

More info on → pierrotlefou.pt

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