FUTURES Platform
Claude Bühler & Samira Gollin
Photoforum’s Futures Talents 2024
Photoforum Pasquart is proud to present Claude Bühler and Samira Gollin as our selected FUTURES talents for 2024. These artists exemplify the dynamic interplay of multidisciplinary practices in contemporary photography, each unique in their narratives and mediums. They skillfully craft stories that resonate with communities and delve into the complexities of human experience in the digital era. Their work invites us into worlds where art is a pathway for exploration, reflection, and insightful experiences.
‘Resistant Tales’ © Claude Bühler
Claude Bühler‘s artistic narrative transcends the traditional realms of art, merging her roles as an artist, photographer, and sound researcher. Emphasizing the creative process over the final product, Bühler’s approach to photography and music is both exploratory and deeply personal, involving intense research and engagement with her subjects. In her ongoing work cycle “Resistant Tales,” Bühler uses photography and sound to explore spaces beyond societal norms and constraints. This work is a testament to her belief in art’s power to create transformative experiences and to pause in the present moment.Her camera and microphones capture subtle nuances of self-connection and natural interactions, bringing to life the sounds and imagery of a world often overlooked.
‘Leave no stone unturned’ © Samira Gollin
Samira Gollin’s practice, rooted in historical research and imaginative storytelling, offers a fresh and intriguing approach to visual arts. Gollin, a recent graduate in Visual Communication from Hochschule der Künste Bern, combines photography, text, and digital media elements. Her residency in Liguria, Italy, inspired “Leave no stone unturned,” where she explored the mystical and historical significance of menhirs. Gollin’s deep engagement with local stories led to recontextualizing her findings into new, fictional narratives that blur reality and imagination lines.
Thalles Piaget & Thi My Lien Nguyen
Futures Talents 2023 selected by Photoforum
Photoforum Pasquart is proud to present their selected FUTURES talents Thalles Piaget and Thi My Lien Nguyen, recognizing the richness and depth of their artistic contributions. In their own distinct ways, they inspire us to reflect on the human experience, the intersection of cultures, and the value of preserving our shared heritage.
‘Wave’ from the project ‘Luz azul’© Thalles Piaget
Thalles Piaget artistic quest is centred on capturing moments that dwell in the ephemeral realm, moments that teeter on the precipice of existence. With an alchemical touch, he seeks to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, to breathe life into the intangible, and to capture the fleeting essence of life itself. His lens becomes a bridge between dreams and reality, beckoning viewers to question what is truly there. In selecting Thalles Piaget for our talent programme, we recognize his unique position at the intersection of humanity and technology, dreams and reality. His art invites us to reexamine our digital existence and savour the fragile instants that often slip through the crevices of our fast-paced lives.
From the project ‘Three Grains Of Rice And Some Gold’© Thi My Lien Nguyen
Thi My Lien Nguyen’s artistic practice delves deep into the complexities of belonging, diasporic realities, and post-migrant stories, transcending geographical boundaries and fostering a profound understanding of human identity. The unique ability of Thi My Lien Nguyen to weave cultural narratives through her art is a testament to her commitment to fostering dialogue, understanding, and cultural exchange. Her approach expands beyond traditional photography, incorporating multimedia elements, community-based work, and immersive installations to create a multisensory experience for viewers. This evolution of her practice promises to deepen our emotional connection and understanding of the complex themes she explores.
