Introduction

Artists

Following an inaugural planning workshop in Kaunas, Lithuania, in October 2018, an open call for proposals was launched and 25 artist projects were selected by the partners to be featured on the online platform and in exhibitions and publications.

Programme

Contributors

Partners

Established in 1933 and renamed The Union of Lithuanian Art Photographers in 1989 (now referring to itself as the Lithuanian Photographers Association), the organisation arranges photography exhibitions, seminars, and activities to support photographers, particularly encouraging a younger generation of photographers to continue the tradition of Lithuanian photography. Kaunas Photography Gallery is situated in the heart of medieval Kaunas Old Town. The gallery is one of the largest and most important art exhibition places in Lithuania and the Baltic States, dedicated to photography and contemporary art. This non-profit space presents innovative contemporary projects as well as traditional photography exhibitions. The organisation is affiliated with Kaunas Photo Festival, an annual international event.

Established in 1978, the Gallery of Photography is the national centre for contemporary photography in Ireland. It is located in an award-winning building in Temple Bar in Dublin’s city centre. The gallery’s programme of curated exhibitions showcases work from established and emerging Irish and international artists. The organisation also provides darkrooms and a fully equipped digital studio, where exhibition-quality prints and scans may be produced to the highest specifications. The Gallery also runs photography courses, masterclasses and workshops and is home to Ireland’s leading photo bookshop. Gallery of Photography Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council.

Associate Partners

Whack ´n` Bite is a recently established collective with two founding members (curator Tuula Alajoki and visual artist / designer Johanna Havimäki) from Finland. Like a visual band Whack ´n´ Bite welcomes featuring artists and colleagues for collaborations around and about photographic expression. Both Alajoki and Havimäki have background in visual arts with experience in content development, art production and international collaborations. 2012–2018 Alajoki was the director of the international photography triennial Backlight Photo Festival. Whack ´n´ Bite participates in curatorial responsibilities as well as in visual solutions with the organising partners, with the aim to create a northern reach to A Woman´s Work.

Fotosommer Stuttgart is a non-profit association for the promotion of contemporary photography. Fotosommer organises a triennial international festival of photography in Stuttgart, including focal exhibitions, a competitive photography awards programme, as well as accompanying events across the city. These include photographic exhibitions, workshops, lectures, discussions, information sessions, guided tours and a forum. Fotosommer is one of the largest photography events in Germany and achieves high levels of participation from artists across Europe. During non-festival years Fotosommer organises a range of exhibitions, workshops and projects.

The French photographer Jean Dieuzaide founded the non-profit organization Le Château d’Eau - a former water tower now turned into one of the major photographic centres in France - in 1974. Le Château d’Eau became internationally recognized for exhibiting works by prestigious artists such as Lee Friedlander, Walker Evans, Edward Weston, Robert Doisneau, Brassa. and Cartier-Bresson. With a selection of works from both renowned and emerging artists Le Château d’Eau is a place of production and distribution: exhibitions, book publishing, mediation and resource centre. Ten to twelve exhibitions are presented each year, many of international importance. Based on its experience and its special relationship with different artists, Le Château d’Eau is a cultural actor in Europe constantly seeking new creative partnerships.