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Azu Nwagbogu: “A Curator Who Is Never Uncomfortable Is Only Confirming What They Already Believe” – On African Photography, Artistic Freedom and the Politics of Representation

In this interview, Azu Nwagbogu reflects on how public health shaped his curatorial practice, why LagosPhoto is embracing a biennial rhythm, and how restitution, decolonization, and African institutional solidarity inform his work. From Benin’s Venice Biennale debut to challenging global expectations, he argues for cultural narratives built locally.

Deanna Templeton: “I Still Have a Lot to Share That Hasn’t Been Seen Before” – On Youth, Memory, Photography and the Stories That Remain

In this interview, Deanna Templeton reflects on the unexpected beginnings of her photographic life, the punk and skate worlds that shaped her vision, and the deeply personal journey behind What She Said. She discusses vulnerability, memory, female identity, collaboration with Ed, and stories she still hopes to bring into view.

Kaveh Kazemi: “My Policy Has Been Not to Fear the Fear” – On Revolution, War and Four Decades of Photojournalism

In this interview, Kaveh Kazemi reflects on a career shaped by revolution, war and documentary photography. From his photographs of Iran’s revolutionary decade to his work across international conflicts, Kazemi discusses photographic responsibility, historical memory and the human cost of witnessing events from within. His archive and publications are documented.

Lucille Reyboz & Yusuke Nakanishi: “It’s Often in Those Tensions That New Ideas Emerge” – The Founders of KYOTOGRAPHIE on Photography, Kyoto and Building Bridges Between Japan and the World

In this interview, Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi reflect on building KYOTOGRAPHIE from Kyoto’s cultural fabric into an international platform for photography. They discuss creative friction, Japanese photographers, AI, site specific exhibitions, and the festival’s global ambitions, revealing how curiosity, cultural exchange, and unexpected perspectives continue to shape their vision.

Charlotte Yonga: “I Wanted to Photograph What Passes Between People” – On Love, Intimacy, Identity and the Poetry of Human Connection

In this interview, Charlotte Yonga discusses how photography became a way of connecting with reality, exploring identity, love, displacement and belonging. Her practice moves between intimate portraiture and landscape, with Naam Na La emerging from a 2021 Senegal residency. She reflects on ambiguity, tenderness, representation and the evolving voices shaping photography.

Daisuke Hirabayashi: “Staying Naive Despite All the Knowledge Is Something I Strive For” – On Architecture, Photography and Learning to See Intuitively

In this interview, Daisuke Hirabayashi reflects on architecture, photography, and the process connecting both disciplines. From Herzog & de Meuron to his practice, he discusses learning across cultures, photographing Koechlin House, and finding freedom through self initiated projects. His approach values curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and the lived experience of buildings.