Discover the FUTURES artists nominated in 2024
Every year, FUTURES members nominate a group of artists to join the platform. Coming from different parts of Europe and with a diverse background, these talents will be part of a long-term programme with many opportunities to develop their projects and career.
By bringing together a wealth of resources and curatorial expertise, each talent selected by the members gains access to an unprecedented network of professionals, markets and audiences. Being selected within Futures is a proof of quality of the artists and increases their commercial opportunities.
Join us for an exclusive open studio with visual artist Hiền Hoàng, our newest resident at the FUTURES Hub.
Hiền Hoàng will present her ongoing project, A Body of Past and Future. In Amsterdam’s parks and along its canals, certain trees bear silent testimony to centuries of global exchange. Many arrived as seeds or saplings through colonial trade routes, reflecting an era when botanical exploration and economic ambition shaped Europe’s landscapes.
This project examines one such colonial-era tree species, using archival research, photography, and 3D scanning to reveal how past technological and ecological encounters inform current environments—and how these green legacies might evolve amid future climate shifts.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 27th February 2025
- Walk-in: 17:00 – 18:00
- Artist Q&A: 18:30
- Studio Open Until: 20:00
About Hiền Hoàng:
Hiền Hoàng (b. 1990) is a Vietnamese-born, Hamburg-based multimedia artist whose work bridges the intersections of human memory, nature, and technology. Through a practice that spans scientific data, installation, video, virtual/augmented reality, and performance, she creates multisensory experiences that uncover unseen narratives and explore ecological and emotional connections.
The FUTURES residency program is supported by Creative Europe.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Writing Seminar – Tuesdays 18 February, 25 February, 4 March
Curated for FUTURES’ artists only
Led by Dr Taous Dahmani, an experienced writer and educator who teaches writing to practitioners at LCC, this workshop is an open and welcoming space designed for photographers and image makers at any stage of their careers or projects. Whether you’re just starting out, feeling stuck, or looking to refine your ideas, these sessions invite you to explore the interplay between text and image.
Each session will include a short lecture, live writing exercises, and time for open discussions, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for experimentation. Taous brings a deep passion for reading and writing, and her teaching approach encourages creativity and confidence—even if you think writing isn’t for you. Come with curiosity, and leave with new tools to articulate and deepen your vision.
Session 1 : Finding the Right Words: Writing About Your Practice
Session 2 : Reading to Write: Building the Foundations for Your Practice
Session 3 : Practical Writing: Communicating Your Work with Clarity
About Taous Dahmani: Dr. Taous Dahmani (she/her) is a London-based French, British and Algerian art historian, writer and curator specializing in photography. Dahmani curated the 2022 Louis Roederer Discovery Award at Les Rencontres d’Arles in France. In October 2024, she curated two themed group exhibitions at the Jaou Photo Biennale in Tunis, Tunisia. The following month, she unveiled a solo exhibition of SMITH at NOUA in Bodø, Norway. For FEP, she is curating ‘Anastasia Samoylova: Adaptation’ at the Saatchi Gallery.
Her writing is featured in photobooks published by Loose Joints, Textuel, Tate Publishing and Chose Commune, as well as in magazines like The British Journal of Photography, FOAM, GQ, Aperture, Camera Austria, 1000 Words Magazine.
She is the associate editor of the award winning book Shining Lights. Black women Photographers in 1980’s-90’s Britain (MACK/Autograph ABP, 2024). She joined LCC (UAL) as an Associate Lecturer in January 2023.
Sonia Jeunet: Sonia Jeunet is the Education Director at Magnum Photos in London. In this role, she curates educational programs and leads strategic partnerships to shape the agency’s vision for education. Sonia has collaborated with some of the most respected professionals, institutions, and photographers in the industry.
Sonia has 15 years experience working in the photography industry. Prior to Magnum, she held key positions at Panos Pictures in London and NOOR in Amsterdam, as commissioning editor, photo editor and project manager.
She teaches regularly about professional practice and regularly takes part in juries for leading photography competitions and festivals.