In this interview, Deanna Templeton reflects on the unexpected beginnings of her photographic life, the punk and skate worlds that shaped her vision, and the deeply personal journey behind What She Said. She discusses vulnerability, memory, female identity, collaboration with Ed, and stories she still hopes to bring into view.
In this interview, Kaveh Kazemi reflects on a career shaped by revolution, war and documentary photography. From his photographs of Iran’s revolutionary decade to his work across international conflicts, Kazemi discusses photographic responsibility, historical memory and the human cost of witnessing events from within. His archive and publications are documented.
In this interview, Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi reflect on building KYOTOGRAPHIE from Kyoto’s cultural fabric into an international platform for photography. They discuss creative friction, Japanese photographers, AI, site specific exhibitions, and the festival’s global ambitions, revealing how curiosity, cultural exchange, and unexpected perspectives continue to shape their vision.
In this interview, Charlotte Yonga discusses how photography became a way of connecting with reality, exploring identity, love, displacement and belonging. Her practice moves between intimate portraiture and landscape, with Naam Na La emerging from a 2021 Senegal residency. She reflects on ambiguity, tenderness, representation and the evolving voices shaping photography.
In this interview, Daisuke Hirabayashi reflects on architecture, photography, and the process connecting both disciplines. From Herzog & de Meuron to his practice, he discusses learning across cultures, photographing Koechlin House, and finding freedom through self initiated projects. His approach values curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and the lived experience of buildings.
JH Engström’s photography emerges from the tension between places, memories, energies, and uncertainty. Moving between rural Värmland and Paris, he has built a deeply personal practice that embraces accident, vulnerability, and mystery. Now exploring painting, film, and writing, Engström remains committed to staying close to what he does not understand.
