JH Engström – Dimma Brume Mist
#1 min Markéta Kinterová
5. 3. 2026
Many photographic books can be read from the middle, the end or the beginning. That alone is a pleasant invitation into their inner world, and in this case, also because the book functions as a kind of distillation of Engström’s work. The artist has reached a point of maturity and taken the time to revisit his archive; a process he describes as bringing him “the beauty of uncertainty” and a search primarily for movement, but also for oppositions or, conversely, motifs that support one another and evoke emotions and thoughts. As an audience, we may be captivated by the book’s lack of direction, its openness – whatever we choose to call it. It is like a river that flows: you can observe it from the shore, immerse yourself in it or even swim against the current. Nothing is required, no one judges us; we are simply allowed to look and let ourselves be guided by texts that reveal little about life, yet hint at much.
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#3 min Markéta Kinterová
Editor’s Picks by Markéta Kinterová
For me, photography is above all a way of looking at the world around us. Through this lens, I have put together the following selection of five articles. I tried to reflect what interests me and, to some extent, what is currently happening in the world and worth thinking about. These are not exactly light topics, but they are all around us and should not be overlooked. I also included two of my favorite sections: shorter formats that I enjoy reading because, even in their condensed form, they capture a compelling phenomenon or perspective.
#1 min Markéta Kinterová
Dita Pepe, Barbora Baronová – O japonských slečnách
#3 min Markéta Kinterová
Portfolio review: how to make the most of 20 minutes
What is a portfolio review, really? It’s a meeting that often lasts no more than twenty minutes. For some, it’s an unusual format — something between a professional consultation and a kind of informal speed dating. On one side are artists, on the other are professionals from the field: curators, editors, gallerists, offering their attention, experience, and above all, feedback. So how can you make the most of those twenty minutes?
#5 min Markéta Kinterová
Meet the talents nominated by Fotograf Zone for 2026
We are pleased to introduce four artists nominated for the international FUTURES platform: Ondřej Kubeš, Jakub Tulinger, Miriam Pružincová, and Linda Zhengová. The nominated artists will take part in FUTURES activities, where they will have the opportunity to present their work to an international professional audience, establish new professional connections, and further develop their practice in dialogue with curators, institutions, and fellow artists from across Europe.
#4 min Markéta Kinterová, Václav Kopecký
“The Whole World in Images.” Václav Kopecký in Conversation
#6 min Markéta Kinterová
Paris Photo Is Exactly Where It Wants to Be – At the Top
For nearly three decades, Paris Photo has been the largest and most influential photography fair in the world. It attracts professionals, collectors, and the general public alike. The 28th edition took place this year at the Grand Palais in Paris from 13 to 16 November 2025 and offered five intense days full of exhibitions, meetings, discussions, guided tours, and hundreds of book signings.
#5 min Markéta Kinterová
Winning Projects of the Fotograf Zone AI Forum Open Call
Artificial intelligence is becoming both a tool for inquiry and a vibrant reflection of human imagination in contemporary art. Through its open call, Fotograf Zone selected artists who use algorithms to create new images, narratives, and forms of visual thinking.
#4 min Markéta Kinterová
Talk Together
Talk to her. Talk to him. Talk to them. Talk to yourself. The first statement is also the title of a beautiful film by Pedro Almodóvar, whose message suggests that true understanding often arises even when words fall short. I often think that if we simply followed that instruction, we could prevent numerous relational or societal crises regardless of gender or context. And so, the title for this issue, dedicated to the theme of language, came naturally: Talk Together.