June 2024
Join us for a guided tour of the "Oro Verde" exhibition. Learn about the fascinating story of the P’urhépecha resistance in Michoacán, Mexico, and discover the profound cultural and spiritual practices that bring this compelling mythodocumentary to life. Be inspired by the impressive works of the Ritual Inhabitual collective and the curatorial efforts of Sergio Valenzuela-Escobedo. We look forward to providing you with a deeper insight into this unique exhibition.
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Join us on June 8 for the opening of "Oro Verde" - a captivating exhibition curated by Sergio Valenzuela-Escobedo that retells the moving story of the P'urhépecha uprising in Michoacán, Mexico, through the artistic lens of the collective Ritual Inhabitual. Experience a unique fusion of photography and oral tradition that captures the essence of resistance and the power of cultural heritage. Be inspired and provoke deep thought. We look forward to welcoming you to this special event.
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The theme of this year's festival, "Commonplaces," invites you to explore the power of the everyday as a counterbalance to sensationalist imagery. Discover the works of a new generation of emerging photographers who subtly capture the phenomena of our environment and daily life, which may otherwise go unnoticed. As the long-standing host of the Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography, we are particularly proud to welcome Collectif le Salon this year. Under the title "Stammtisch," they present an installation delving deep into the symbolism of traditional meeting spaces.
Mehr erfahrenMarch 2024
Inspired by a Swiss myth, 'Shipwreck of Dreams’ by Emilio Nasser weaves the dreams and aspirations of migrants in Switzerland, reflecting their search for home and belonging. Set against the backdrop of Zurich's 'Autonomous School,' a symbol of resilience and solidarity amidst strict asylum laws, the exhibition reveals the power of collaborative storytelling in contemporary photography. Join us to discover how each image, infused with diverse voices, unfolds a narrative that resonates with the universal quest for a place in the world.
Mehr erfahrenDecember 2023
Photoforum is proud to present, in the group exhibition Prix Photoforum 2032, the works of eleven outstanding artists. These artists address the pressing issues of our time. Together, they explore and expand the boundaries of what photography is and can be today. As a diverse group of artists, each of them presents their own visual language. What unites them is their critical view of the world around us. They use the medium of photography to question societal issues and current challenges in the world. At the same time, they explore how these themes impact on a personal level, navigating between local, historical, symbolic, emotional, and physical perspectives.
Mehr erfahrenMarch 2022
In the framework of her current residency exhibition May I Dream? at Photoforum Pasquart, the artist Akosua Viktoria Adu-Sanyah will present her ongoing project Behold The Ocean and give an introduction into current NFT technology and their use in photography. Behold The Ocean is an interdisciplinary pioneer NFT project in web3, using photographic art [...]
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