Why Exhibit? Vol. 2, On Curating Photography

‘Why Exhibit? Vol. 2, On Curating Photography’ combines articles and conversations on curatorial practices concerning photo-based images. Discussion centres on challenges curators and artists working with photography face today. How do they navigate its constantly changing appearance? How are issues of representation dealt with? How do they handle the weight of the history of the medium, which is often hidden in power structures and silenced narratives? And what kind of mediation is necessary while seeking new forms of authorship and interaction with audiences?

This book primarily focuses on practical perspectives intertwining photography and curation. It offers insights into a wide range of experiences, reflections, and views from the perspective of curators, photographers, visual artists, writers, and researchers. These conversations are vital for curating photography in light of pressing issues surrounding the medium.

With contributions by Poulomi Basu, Lia Carreira, Annet Dekker, Anna Ehrenstein, Taru Elfving, Eszter Erdosi, Tina Farifteh, Yining He, Uwa Iduozee, Kaija Kaitavuori, NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati, Thomas Kuijpers, Giya Makondo-Wills, Tanvi Mishra, Anastasia Mityukova, Kateryna Radchenko, Anna-Kaisa Rastenberger, Sunil Shah, Iris Sikking, Laura Toots, Daria Tuminas, Sergio Valenzuela-Escobedo, Salvatore Vitale.

Published by FW: Books and The Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki 
Softcover
256 pages
170 x 240 mm
ISBN 9789083451046