Artist
Mari Kolcheva
Mari Kolcheva is a visual artist and researcher working at the crossroads of culture and society. She is born in Sofia (BG) and based in The Hague (NL). Rooted in both artistic exploration and community-centered impact, her projects are driven by consistent interest in challenging established frameworks that define differences—whether in our relationship with nature, health, or identity—as deviations from a standard that must be corrected.
She is part of The Balcony, an artist-run platform in The Hague, where she works as a Public Program Curator and Educator. She is also an Assistant Researcher at Risbo—Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she is engaging with research on Social Issues & Policy. Mari holds a BA in Film Studies from NATFA (Sofia), BAs in Psychology from Erasmus University (Rotterdam), and MA in Photography & Society from the Royal Academy of Arts (The Hague).
Meteorologica: Observations
Weather has always been a matter of concern for people everywhere, influencing our health, comfort, and well-being. Since the time of the Ancient Greeks and Babylonians, humanity has been captivated by weather phenomena and their relationship to human activity. Weather not only reminds us of our vulnerability but also carries profound aesthetic and emotional significance.
As humanity has moved from praying for rain to practicing cloud seeding, weather has become a symbol of our longing for control over nature. My project, Meteorologica, explores the territory where magical thinking meets science, examining how meteorology combines intellectual, cultural, and social dimensions with artistic and even spiritual sensibilities. It questions whether a better understanding of meteorological practices through photography can play a role in communicating weather and climate information, encouraging a deeper awareness of this inevitable yet often misunderstood part of our lives.
Katerina Angelopoulou
Greek artist, based in Athens (GR)
Void selected Katerina Angelopoulou for the way she explores the gaps in history—stories that remain untold, unwritten, or forgotten. Her work focuses on the contrasts that shape Greece today: between past and present, personal and political, official history and lived experience. Through photography and text, she pieces together these fragmented narratives, questioning how the past continues to shape the present. We appreciate her thoughtful and research-driven approach, as well as her ability to turn complex historical themes into visually striking and engaging work. As a publisher, we also value her interest in pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Futures offers her the space to develop these ideas further, connecting her practice with a wider artistic community and new ways of sharing her work beyond Greece.
Katerina Moschou
Greek artist, based in Athens (GR)
What drew Void to Katerina Moschou’s work is her ability to capture the ephemeral nature of everyday life—those fleeting, often overlooked gestures that shape our social fabric. Her interdisciplinary approach, blending photography with sculpture and engraving, expands the language of the image beyond the purely visual, creating a tactile and sensorial experience. We are particularly interested in how her practice engages with materiality and traces of interaction, resonating with contemporary discussions on presence, memory, and perception. Having already published her first photobook, Moschou has begun navigating the challenges of bringing photographic work into book form—something central to Void’s own practice as a publisher. Her sensitivity to how images function in different contexts, and her commitment to keeping narratives open-ended, align with our approach to bookmaking. Her ability to translate these nuances into evocative visual storytelling makes her a natural choice for Futures.
Mari Kolcheva
Bulgarian visual artist, born in Sofia (BG) and based between Sofia (BG) and The Hague (NL)
Void selected Mari Kolcheva for her nuanced approach to documentary photography, which engages with complex narratives at the intersection of history, psychology, and science. Her work challenges rigid frameworks that define deviations—whether in nature, health, or identity—questioning who sets the standards and why. As a Bulgarian artist working between Sofia and The Hague, she brings a perspective shaped by multiple cultural contexts, adding depth to her explorations of personal and collective histories. We appreciate her commitment to pushing the boundaries of photography, using the medium as a tool for deeper inquiry rather than mere representation. Her involvement in The Balcony, an artist-run space supporting emerging talents, also aligns with Void’s dedication to fostering new voices. Futures provides her with the ideal platform to further develop her practice, connect with a wider international audience, and continue challenging conventional narratives through photography.
The selecting committee consists of:
Eleni Mouzakiti | Artistic Director of the Photopolis International Photography Festival in Agrinio and Gallery Director at the House of Lucie Athens
Elpiniki Meintani | Photography Curator at the National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum
Myrto Steirou | Publisher, Editor, and Educator; Artistic Director at Void and co-founder of Carnivora