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Featured Exhibition Highlight: Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Compressed Tenses

Posted on October 2, 2026

We are living in a time of grave need for organization and vision, both in terms of democracy and photography, especially now when free speech and the ability to organize are so under threat. Make no mistake, the fracturing of the American electorate and its political discourse is intended by the adversaries of direct democracy. Continue reading Featured Exhibition Highlight: Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Compressed Tenses
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Chip Thomas Named 2026 MacArthur Fellow

Posted on September 29, 2026

Chip Thomas, 2024 FotoFocus Biennial participant, has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow through the MacArthur Foundation. The MacArthur Fellowship is a five-year gift to individuals who show exceptional creativity… Continue reading Chip Thomas Named 2026 MacArthur Fellow
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Featured Exhibition Highlight: Nancy Rexroth: Secrets of My Power

Posted on September 25, 2026

One of six Featured Exhibitions in the 2026 Biennial, Nancy Rexroth: Secrets of My Power is curated by Nathaniel M. Stein, Ph.D., Curator of Photography at the Cincinnati Art Museum.… Continue reading Featured Exhibition Highlight: Nancy Rexroth: Secrets of My Power
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Featured Exhibition Highlight: Natural Fictions

Posted on September 18, 2026

One of six Featured Exhibitions in the 2026 Biennial, Natural Fictions is co-curated by Lindsay Albert, Program Manager at KADIST, and Sso-Rha Kang, Curator at The Carnegie. The 2026 Biennial… Continue reading Featured Exhibition Highlight: Natural Fictions
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2026 Biennial Opening Program and Biennial Pass Launch

Posted on August 25, 2026

FotoFocus is pleased to announce its list of featured exhibitions and venues for the 2026 Biennial: The Long View, taking place during the month of October with the Opening Program scheduled for September 30–October 3. Continue reading 2026 Biennial Opening Program and Biennial Pass Launch