since 2017
European
photography
platform
Welcome to the European photography platform here you can explore a network of photographers, members of the platform and read more about us.
Artist Projects
The project Abglanz investigates the value and accessibility of personal information online and studies how one is reflected and recognized through the screen. Its title alludes to a German expression, used to describe a ‘pale reflection’ or a ‘distant echo’. The images are composed of moments that other people uploaded as snapshots or self-portraits on social media. Alina assembles the material into a composition that is inspired by the history of portrait paintings. Contrary to the low resolution of the compressed smartphone pictures, their sheer quantity enables the notion of precision from a distance. In its detail, one finds traces of the source image shown in marks of flashlights or filters. With a focus on mirrors and reflective surfaces, it alludes to the discourse on transparency and makes the picture look at itself.
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futures activities
FUTURES is a European Photography Platform that brings together the global photography community to support and nurture the professional development of emerging artists worldwide.
FUTURES curates exhibitions and programs, including talks, through our extensive network of top European curators and artists.
The FUTURES Residency Program provides selected emerging photographers with the time, space, and resources to develop new work, with a strong focus on the artistic process and research.
FUTURES annual publications feature in-depth articles, interviews and conversations with key players from the global community. Released alongside the annual exhibition, the publication showcases work by FUTURES artists alongside commissioned essays on some of the most compelling issues in contemporary photography.