OVER Journal / 5

Issue 5 FUTURES

 

OVER Journal issue 5 presents a collaborative editorial project devised by four member organisations of FUTURES, the European Photography Platform, around the theme of Metamorphosis. For this special issue, OVER Journal invited 3 guest editors from the platform to tap into the FUTURES network as well as their own. Reflections around Metamorphosis set the scene and introduce a selection of portfolios of FUTURES Talents. The issue opens with articles that include those by Colin Graham and Joanna Zylinska, both reflecting on photography's adaptability and evolving condition, followed by the premiere of texts by two artists: a preview of a new work by Eamonn Doyle ahead of its launch in 2026 at the International Centre for the Image, and the presentation of a very personal reflection by Cristna De Middel around the experience of migration.

 

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The Critical Journal of Photography and Visual Culture for the 21st century.

 

OVER Journal is a new critical publication and online platform focused on photography and visual culture in the 21st century. It aims to provide a comprehensive and honest observation of photography, fostering a global discussion about the discipline beyond artists and exhibitions. The journal emphasizes critical analysis, aiming to uncover overlooked aspects and power dynamics affecting photography. It strives to challenge outdated structures and highlight innovative approaches, serving as a platform for reflecting on new practices and ideas in photography and visual culture. The creation of OVER Journal is an outcome of PhotoIreland's long-standing commitment to critical engagement with photography and related fields through various projects and initiatives.