Contrast III
Contrast III
Contrast III
Photography in Higher Education
SCOPIO EDITIONS
AAI Collection
Porto, 2024
ISBN 978-989-53640-7-7
256 pages
The CONTRAST project emerges as a response to the cultural, social, and political transformations of the early 21st century. It is presently focused on fostering a network of artistic collaboration and initiatives between higher education institutions in Portugal, where photography holds a significant presence. One of CONTRAST’s main objectives is thus to promote critical reflection and debate on pressing contemporary issues through photography. In this sense, we are interested in drawing attention to the project’s potential to relate the European Green Deal to everyday realities and thus be aligned with the objectives of the New European Bauhaus. By examining themes such as housing, public spaces, and gender issues, CONTRAST offers an essential insight into the complexities of contemporary societies. It helps to revitalise confidence in the future among diverse audiences, especially younger ones. In this scenario, photography is not just a recording tool but an instrument for analysing, problematising and reinventing visible realities, bringing new insights into city space and life.