{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e5a76b6ae2ca7406ba34a92/6a2ad0cf440b9d7bbf6ab274?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#152 [EN] Elisa Medde (Fundació Foto Colectania)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e5a76b6ae2ca7406ba34a92/1781190576321-e51179dd-3924-4929-a2dc-cae76d8ed054.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, I sit down with Elisa Medde, an art historian specializing in photography and visual culture, and the newly appointed director of Fundació Foto Colectania in Barcelona. For more than fifteen years, she has developed a practice that brings together publishing, curating, writing, and artistic direction.</p><p>We discuss her journey, from growing up in Sardinia to her first experiences in the world of international photography publishing. Elisa shares her perspective on the evolution of the photography industry, from the boom of photobooks and independent magazines to the impact of digital platforms on the circulation of images. We also explore the role of cultural institutions, the importance of building communities, the value of image editing, and the advice she offers to photographers and professionals looking to develop a meaningful career within the photography ecosystem. Enjoy the episode!</p><p><br></p><p>00:01:56 – Introduction to Elisa Medde, art historian, curator, and newly appointed director of Fundació Foto Colectania in Barcelona</p><p>00:03:00 – Growing up in Sardinia and discovering photography</p><p>00:06:00 – Studying art history and finding photography as a field of research</p><p>00:14:00 – Her beginnings in publishing and the world of photography magazines</p><p>00:20:00 – The golden age of independent magazines and the rise of the photobook</p><p>00:22:00 – The impact of Instagram and digital platforms on photography</p><p>00:33:00 – How social media has transformed our relationship with images</p><p>00:47:00 – Why small institutions play a crucial role in the photography ecosystem</p><p>00:48:00 – The collection of Fundació Foto Colectania and the history of Spanish photography</p><p>00:56:00 – Building a photographic practice that remains true to your vision and intentions</p><p>01:03:00 – The importance of community and peer exchange</p><p>01:05:00 – Why photographers should spend more time editing their images than writing their artist statement</p><p>01:08:00 – Self-publishing, independent initiatives, and new opportunities in photography</p><p>01:09:30 – Elisa Medde’s advice for the next generation of photographers, editors, and curators</p><p><br></p><p>Fundació Foto Colectania's website: https://fotocolectania.org/en/</p><p>Elisa's Intagram account: https://www.instagram.com/elsmdd/?hl=fr</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>My website: https://marinelefort.fr/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>To subscribe to the podcast newsletter: https://bit.ly/lesvoixdelaphotonewsletter</p><p>Podcast website: https://lesvoixdelaphoto.fr/</p><p>You can also follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @lesvoixdelaphoto</p><p><br></p><p>Les Voix de la Photo is a podcast produced and hosted by Marine Lefort.</p>","author_name":"Marine Lefort"}