Round Up of the Week of the August 26
/The Producer’s picks for this week’s news relevant to the photography, art, design and production industries
The Vibrant, Disappearing World of India’s Photo Studios
The photographer Ketaki Sheth stumbled upon one of the dying businesses, which have been rendered obsolete in the smartphone era—then made it her mission to commemorate them in style.
The heart of the matter: Carrie Mae Weems on show at Gallerie d’Italia
Carrie Mae Weems is an iconic figure and yet, argues a new retrospective in Turin, there is still much more to say about the universality and magic of her extensive body of work.
Pérez Art Museum Miami explores the evolution of photography, from Marina Abramović and Zanele Muholi to Wolfgang Tillmans
Co-curator Fabiana Sotillo explains how the show has been structured and the importance of considering photography as a medium of fine-arts.
“We know about war photography, but what about peace photography?”: In conversation with Dr Tiffany Fairey
The academic is based in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London but, she explains, her work centres around peace photography, what it looks like, and how it can contribute to harmony.
37th International Festival of Photojournalism Visa pour l'Image
Visa pour l’Image, curated by Jean-François Leroy, showcases the courage of photojournalists who reveal global crises while reminding us of the fragility of press freedom. Blending truth with beauty and hope, the free festival in Perpignan features new guest exhibitions and Spotify soundtracks, offering visitors a powerful and moving experience.
