Throughout the history of photography, the creation of images and theoretical reflection have consistently intertwined to the extent that the often artificial division between theory and practice has been challenged. Photographic practices have given rise to numerous genres, systems of interpretation, and modes of evaluation.
In this workshop, our primary objective is to explore these practices, genres, interpretation techniques, and evaluation systems by delving into the inherent qualities and potential of the medium itself. Our approach will involve both collaborative discussions on pivotal questions in photography theory and analytical examinations of case studies drawn from photographic examples provided by the course participants.
This is the second part of a two-part workshop.
In the second part of the workshop, we will cover the following topics:
- Photographic realism: When and why is realistic depiction a photographic value and when does it become insignificant?
- Photographic meaning construction and interpretation: The photographer, the image, and the audiences.
- Photographic manipulation and deception: How can we detect them and how can we avoid them?
- Conceptual photography: The primacy of the idea?
- AI-generated photo-based images: Beyond photography?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dive into the intricacies of photography theory and gain valuable insights from an experienced photography theorist and curator. Reserve your spot now to secure a place among a select group of passionate photographers.
