The Lens

Speakers Charles Gaines, Nicholas Galanin, Gee Horton, Anissa Lewis, Ronald Rael, RaMell Ross, Chip Thomas, Tania Willard, and More to Gather for 2 Days of Art, Performance, and Discussion Around Land-Use, Stewardship, Borders, and Exchange.

Creative Time and FotoFocus announce the schedule and speakers for The Convening, a series of critical dialogues, artist interventions, and performances that highlight the organizations’ shared missions to lead urgent conversations on art and politics. The event takes place at various locations across Cincinnati on October 20 &... Continue reading Creative Time and FotoFocus Announce The Convening Schedule

Weekend of Talks and Performances (October 20 & 21, 2023), Anticipating Charles Gaines’ 2024 The American Manifest Exhibition

Creative Time and FotoFocus are pleased to announce their partnership for The Convening, a special series of public talks and performances in Cincinnati, featuring artists, critics, curators, and other distinguished guest speakers. A welcome event and performance will take place at Mecca OTR on Friday, October 20, 2023, followed by a full day of discussions held at two venues: the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center... Continue reading Creative Time and FotoFocus Unite for The Convening in Cincinnati

America’s Largest Photography Biennial Explores All Aspects of Stories Existing Outside the Frame

FotoFocus, the nonprofit arts organization championing photography and lens-based art, is pleased to announce the theme of the seventh edition of its FotoFocus Biennial is backstories. Held in October 2024, this edition will strive to uncover stories told through photography that may not be evident upon first glance. 

FotoFocus will welcome global artists, curators, critics, educators, and regional visitors to experience and participate in exhibitions, talks, performances, screenings,... Continue reading FotoFocus Announces 2024 Biennial Theme