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The Lens is the FotoFocus editorial platform that brings together a wide range of perspectives and insights to reflect on the ever-changing role that photography and lens-based media play in our world. Featuring news updates and programming highlights, alongside critical essays and in-depth conversations with artists, curators, scholars, and more, The Lens provides a vital space for discussion between members of our local and regional communities with those across the world.

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FotoFocus Announces Big Tent Gallery Talks Program

Posted on May 5, 2026

FotoFocus is pleased to announce its program of talks for Big Tent, the inaugural exhibition at the new FotoFocus Center, a 14,700 square foot, purpose-built structure to house photographic exhibitions and year-round programs. To expand the artistic and intellectual scope of Big Tent, FotoFocus will present a series of talks touching on themes that resound throughout the exhibition: equality, pluralism, freedom of speech, and the democratic values the United States has long championed, now perceived to be under threat. Continue

FotoFocus Announces Big Tent and the Opening of FotoFocus Center

Posted on April 7, 2026

FotoFocus is pleased to announce Big Tent, the inaugural exhibition at the new FotoFocus Center, a 14,700 square foot, purpose-built structure to house photographic exhibitions and year-round programs. Bringing together work by over fifty artists, the exhibition reflects upon the current state of American democracy while also considering the efficacy of photography to be a catalyst for meaningful change. Continue

2024: Our Year in Review

Posted on December 13, 2024

From watching construction progress on the FotoFocus Center, to hosting the Visiting Lecture and Artist Series, fostering new community partnerships, implementing the 2024 Biennial, and installing a mural, this year… Continue

2023: Our Year in Review

Posted on December 14, 2023

2023 has been an exciting year for FotoFocus. From watching construction progress on the FotoFocus Center, to hosting both the Visiting Lecture and Artist Series and Symposium, and planning for… Continue

FotoFocus to Open New Arts Center in Cincinnati

Posted on April 6, 2022

Inaugural FotoFocus Center Marks Major New Chapter for the Nonprofit Dedicated to Championing Photography and Lens-Based Art FotoFocus, the Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization dedicated to championing photography and lens-based art, today… Continue