The fourth Fotografia do Porto biennial, themed 'Amanhã Hoje' (Tomorrow Today), is showcasing over 50 artists who use photography as a catalyst for change, particularly concerning the environmental crisis and societal roles. The free exhibitions across Porto emphasize collaboration between artists, communities, and scientists, featuring works like Luca Locatelli's aerial views of altered landscapes, Kathrin Stumreich's installation on bird deaths at a solar plant, and projects exploring community changes in the Douro region and social activism in Geopark Algarvensis.
‘Tomorrow today’: Porto biennial shows photography as catalyst for change – a photo essay
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The fourth Fotografia do Porto biennial, themed 'Amanhã Hoje' (Tomorrow Today), is showcasing over 50 artists who use photography as a catalyst for change, particularly concerning the environmental crisis and societal roles. The free exhibitions across Porto emphasize collaboration between artists, communities, and scientists, featuring works like Luca Locatelli's aerial views of altered landscapes, Kathrin Stumreich's installation on bird deaths at a solar plant, and projects exploring community changes in the Douro region and social activism in Geopark Algarvensis.
- 1 1992: Claudia Andujar's images help bring about demarcation of Yanomami territory.
- 2 Recent: Portugal's recent elections saw the far-right anti-immigration Chega party making record gains.
- 3 Ongoing: Fotografia do Porto biennial 'Beinal ‘25' runs until June 29.
- 4 Summer (after festival): Three projects from 'Vivificar' will be exhibited in the communities where they were created.
- Increased awareness and discussion about environmental issues, societal change, and the role of photography.
- Potential impact on local communities through exhibitions and engagement.
- Highlights the challenges faced by migrant communities in rural areas.
What: The fourth Fotografia do Porto biennial, 'Amanhã Hoje' (Tomorrow Today), is taking place, focusing on photography as a catalyst for change, particularly regarding the environmental crisis. It features 16 free exhibitions across Porto, emphasizing collaboration. Featured artists include Luca Locatelli (Future Studies, altered landscapes), Kathrin Stumreich (video/sound installation on bird deaths at Ivanpah concentrated solar power plant), and three photographers (Vivificar, living with families in Douro region, exploring community change and migration, including from Ukraine, Angola, Nepal). Joana Dionísio explores social activism in Geopark Algarvensis, and Claudia Andujar (Lightseekers) campaigns for Brazil's indigenous Yanomami people.
When: The biennial runs until June 29. Claudia Andujar's campaign for the Yanomami people has been ongoing since 1992. Portugal's recent elections saw the far-right Chega party making record gains. The 'Vivificar' projects will be exhibited in their communities in the summer after the festival.
Where: Porto, Portugal (various venues), Douro region (rural area outside Porto), Sabrosa (Portugal), Geopark Algarvensis (Portugal), Mojave desert (US), Amazon (Brazil).
Why: To provoke conversations and collaborations about how society wants the world to look in the future and to start making changes now, using photography as a force for change, especially concerning environmental and social issues.
How: Through 16 free exhibitions, collaborations between artists, communities, scientists, and government bodies. Artists use various photographic techniques (aerial, video/sound installations, portraits) to address themes of environmental impact, community change, migration, and social activism. The exhibitions are designed to be engaging and accessible, with some images projected or displayed on screens.