Festivals for alternative photographic processes and experimental photography
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Find a festival!
Our friends Pablo and Laura in at Experimental Foto Festival in Spain have done a massive job organising a list of festivals in the world – more than 400 !!! Wherever you plan to travel, make sure you see if there is a festival happening! From internationally recognized ones to emerging local gatherings they will be an opportunity to exhibit, meet artists and find people in the photography community. Check it out: https://www.agoraschoolofexperimentation.com/en/festivales
If you know other festivals that have not been listed, send them the info: experimentalphotofestival@gmail.com
Discover how 140+ artists bring colour to traditionally monochrome processes. This book explores pigments, chemistry, layering, and experimentation through real working examples.
Combines inspiration and learning!
A fusion of moments and visions from artists working in alternative photographic processes – featuring 90+ inspirational alternative photographic processes images.
Highly creative!
Step into a world where light, chemistry, and creativity collide. 137 artists push the boundaries of alternative photography, with processes like cyanotype, gum, and platinum printing to create unique, handcrafted images. They showcase their work, insights, and inspiration.
Last call 2rd of October, midnight, your own timezone. Please make your cyanotype on the actual day if you can, and we will post them all out in the week after.
Theme: GLOBAL BLUEPRINT - People, Place, and Environment
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