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The Lens

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.

Featured Exhibition Highlight: Widline Cadet

Posted on October 23, 2026

One of six Featured Exhibitions in the 2026 Biennial, Widline Cadet: Seremoni Disparisyon (Ritual [Dis]Appearance) is curated by Kristen Gaylord, Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts at the Milwaukee… Continue

Columbus Spotlight Weekend (10/23–10/25)

Posted on October 22, 2026

As part of the 2026 Biennial, FotoFocus features Biennial Venues during Spotlight Weekends: Opportunities to visit multiple Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators are more likely to… Continue

Featured Exhibition Highlight: In the Interest of Time

Posted on October 16, 2026

One of six Featured Exhibitions in the 2026 Biennial, In the Interest of Time is curated by Theresa Bembnister, Independent Curator, bringing together seven regional artists whose practices engage with… Continue

Dayton Spotlight Weekend (10/16–10/18)

Posted on October 15, 2026

As part of the 2026 Biennial, FotoFocus features its Biennial Venues in Spotlight Weekends: Opportunities to visit multiple Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators are more likely… Continue

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