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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: 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

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

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

Self-Guided Biennial Experiences

Posted on July 28, 2026

As part of the 2026 Biennial, FotoFocus highlights venues during Spotlight Weekends and through supplemental self-guided checklists. Whether you’re looking to dive into historical exhibitions, explore specific neighborhoods, or focus on particular themes like diverse perspectives, the FotoFocus Biennial has something for everyone. Continue reading Self-Guided Biennial Experiences

Big Tent Artist Interviews

Posted on July 16, 2026

Several artists from Big Tent were asked a series of questions about their work(s) included in the exhibition. Learn more about selected works by Madeleine Hordinski, Alyse Emdur, Marco Anelli, Melvin Grier, David Benjamin Sherry, Stacy Krantiz, and Asa Featherstone IV in the artist interviews below. Continue reading Big Tent Artist Interviews