May 2024
Stammtisch by Collectif Le Salon and seven guest artists delves into the complex symbolism of traditional communal spaces. The project features 15 publications, each offering an artistic interpretation of the Stammtisch concept inspired by diverse perspectives but also unfolds through a series of events. These gatherings aim to foster deeper engagement with the theme, inviting participants to explore the role of communal spaces in contemporary society and their impact on photography.
Mehr erfahrenPhotoforum is excited to welcome back our long-time partner, the Biel/Bienne Photography Festival, to our esteemed spaces at Pasquart. This year's festival theme, "Common Places," explores the essence of shared realities and the connections that bind us. In our special exhibition titled "Stammtisch" by Collectif Le Salon & guests, we engage directly with the [...]
Mehr erfahrenJune 2024
Oro Verde is a mytho-documentary that traces the history of the revolution of the P'urhépecha people in the central region of the state of Michoacán in Mexico. The project focuses on a social revolt initiated by women who succeeded in driving out of Cherán one of the many violent drug cartels that are taking over Mexico's avocado industry. Based on the claim to self-determination of indigenous peoples who place environmental protection at the center of their political organization, Ritual Inhabitual elaborated a narrative of the uprising by focusing on a ritual that the P'urhépecha maintain with the wild bees of the forests they protect.
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