13 photographers from Austria, Belgium, Benin, Cambodia, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, USA
A theoretical and philosophical investigation in the deadpan photography.
I want to see what my father saw, and I want him to see what I see
Internet users can choose the best works shortlisted at the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2021
Tim Franco made portraits of North Korean Defectors
Misia-O’ will unveil ‘Different Shades of White’ photographic series at Arles
The jury scrutinized approximately 4,500 entries from 70 countries.
Taking “Future(s)” as its theme, this years festival tackles many contemporary issues.
Our habits and routines reflect our conscious choices
My photography is artistic and based on long exposure that allows me to melt different layers of images to create a pictorial effect.
What is religion and what is faith? What is the connection between the two?
Contemporary China resembles a runaway high-speed train, leaving my memories and language trailing behind.
This project presents viewers with photographs of natural and urban scenes in seeming harmonious coexistence.
The afterimage is an optical illusion where an image persists visually after its source is gone.
I always wanted to include in the frame everything I perceived with my eyes.
In this issue #5, Artdoc brings the photographer as the lens-based artist, who shows us the reality we tend to overlook. Michele Borzoni photographs the often hidden places where people work. Peter Bialobrzeski showed the chaos in the outskirts of Mumbai. Dario Mitidieri photographed Syrian families in an open-air studio. Chloe Sells constructs landscapes with layers of textures and colours to express her experience of nature. And the exhibition Lens Based Art shows the work of experimental photographers.
In Artdoc Issue #4 2021we bring photographers who investigate our complex reality. French photographer Mathieu Asselin said this about his documentary project Monsanto: a photographic investigation: “You can have your own truth, but you cannot have your own facts.” Indian photographer Alakananda Nag delved into her city’s history, concluding that the Armenians could be the founding fathers of Calcutta. French photographer Florian Ruiz distorted his images as a metaphor for the environmental distortion of the radioactive sites in China. The Artdoc exhibition Documentary Stories shows different photographers who all engage in new ways of visual storytelling. In his essay, Koray Değirmenci discusses the validity of the manipulated digital image. We should read modern multi-layered photographs as metaphors of invisible realities.
In many parts of the world, humans are looking for a better life in political freedom, social justice, and happiness. In Artdoc Issue #3-2021, we bring stories of defectors, refugees and survivors. Tim Franco photographed North Korean defectors in Seoul. Charlotte Schmitz took images of refugees arriving at the Greek islands. In Peru, Max Cabello Orcasitas captured the grief of the survivors of the battles between the government and the Shining Path. Sébastien Cuvelier searched for Paradise in Iran and found walled gardens. Finally, Simon Norfolk photographed the struggle against global warming in the Swiss glaciers.
Is documentary photography art? In Artdoc Issue #2-2021, we bring artistic approaches to documentary photography. First, Cuban photographer, Ricardo Miguel Hernández, shows that national identity is a construction of collected memories. Next, Chris Dorley-Brown digitally blended many shots of East London corners into realistic and natural photographs. Romanian photographer Roxana Savin staged her pictures of the monotonous life in a gated residence. Argentinian photographer Guillermo Srodek-Hart photographed the many old rural bars and shops in his country. Finally, Russian photojournalist Valery Melnikov documented the last Armenian inhabitants of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh.
Artdoc Photo Magazine issue #1 2021 is dedicated to the city and all its manifold manifestations. Modern cities are full of signs, and sensitive photographers are dealing with these signs in their images. Due to the pandemic, cities became desolated during the many lockdowns and, therefore, even more enigmatic. Read and see our city special.
Photography is increasingly seen as a form of visual storytelling, whether it is the photographer's personal story, told in metaphors and symbols, or a story about the social and political world told through the lives of people in the remotest corners of the world. This issue of Artdoc brings famous, seasoned and award-winning storytellers who all made documentary stories about our dire world. We feature Alec Soth, Bryan Schutmaat, Yann Mingard, Federico Borella, and Martin Thaulow.
Art photography is a compelling blend of creativity and visual storytelling, transcending traditional photography to stir the imagination and evoke emotions. It goes beyond capturing moments, using images to communicate ideas, provoke thought, and establish a deep connection with viewers. This guide explores the essence of art photography, revealing its role as a window into human experience and a reflection of societal issues. You’ll discover its power as a communication tool and its ability to merge art with documentary photography. Dive in to understand this expressive art form and unleash your creative potential through the lens.
We have to understand photography as a language. A photograph is an image in which various signs are embedded, just like texts have words. Words form a sentence, and the sentences together tell a story. We can read pictures the way we can read a book. We can search in the photograph and look for the meaning. But in a picture, there are no words and sentences. We have to grasp meaning from the totality of the image, in which every detail plays a part. In this guide, you will learn how to read images and the way the photographer produces meaning in photographs.
A photo project is more than just a collection of images—it's a unique narrative told through a harmonious blend of style, emotion, message, subject, and technique. Each photograph within the series works together to convey a compelling story. By approaching your photo series with the same care and intention as you would a written story, you can create a powerful visual narrative. Unlock the secrets to creating captivating photo projects with our comprehensive guide. Start creating your unique photo project today. In this guide, you will learn to develop a distinctive and personal visual language that sets your work apart. Learn how to select and refine subjects that form the foundation of your photo projects, and you will master the art of constructing a cohesive and compelling photo series that tells a powerful story.
Securing a spot in a gallery is a highly sought-after accomplishment for many photographers in the ever-evolving art world. The significance of such an achievement is not limited to the mere display of artwork but extends to the attainment of recognition. Recognition in the art world is crucial as it validates an artist's work, increases their reputation, and opens doors to new opportunities. This guide delves into the nuanced art of gallery representation, offering practical and actionable advice to art photographers on gaining their audience's attention and admiration, thereby increasing their chances of recognition.
The Unobserved" showcases photographers who are inspired to uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary, revealing the hidden beauty in everyday moments.
The 'Expressive Nature' online group exhibition invites you on an immersive journey into the emotional and artistic resonances of the natural world.
This online photo exhibition, Invisible Threads, delves into the subtle and often overlooked bonds that form the fabric of our existence.
Human Stories is an online photography exhibition that aims to capture and convey the essence of the human experience through documentary storytelling.
We present "Creative Photography", an innovative online exhibition showcasing the boundless experiments of photography. In this digital realm, we invite you to immerse yourself in various visual research, where each photographic artist shows their view on their surroundings with unique techniques.
In our online group exhibition, Through My Lens, photographers share their narratives and stories through the art of photography.
In Why Am I Sad, Dana Stirling embarks on an exploration of the complex interplay between mental health and artistic expression in associative, poetic photographs.
This luxurious box set includes facsimiles of Francesca Woodman’s eight remarkable artist’s books
A new book by Juan Brenner that explores the people and culture of the Guatemalan Highlands.
In On Mass Hysteria, the genesis chapter of ‘A History of Misogyny’, Laia Abril visualises the historical and contemporary societal interpretations of outbreaks termed as ‘mass hysteria’.
Diana Markosian’s Father is an intimate and engrossing diaristic portrayal of estrangement and reconnection, recounted through documentary photographs, family snapshots, text, and visual ephemera.
In this extraordinary memoir, the acclaimed American photographer Sally Mann blends narrative and image to explore the forces that shaped her work
What kind of photographic imagination can artificial intelligence offer us?
The Museum at Eldridge Street will debut a new exhibition, Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood, featuring never-before-seen photographs of the Lower East Side in the 1970s, a pivotal era of transformation in the neighborhood and across New York City.
Foam is proud to present a major retrospective exhibition of the celebrated American artist Saul Leiter (1923–2013)
The Château d'Eau presents Richard Pak's series ‘La Firme’ (2016 - 2017), the first part of the ‘Islands of Desire’ series devoted to island space.
Stephan Vanfleteren is one of the most renowned Belgian photographers. The exhibition ATELIER, derived from the book of the same name, is a collection of these works.
Explore one of the UK’s most critical decades, the 1980s. This exhibition traces the work of a diverse community of photographers, collectives and publications –creating radical responses to the turbulent Thatcher years.
