The artists nominated by

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.

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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.

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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.

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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