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.

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!

00:01:56 – Introduction to Elisa Medde, art historian, curator, and newly appointed director of Fundació Foto Colectania in Barcelona

00:03:00 – Growing up in Sardinia and discovering photography

00:06:00 – Studying art history and finding photography as a field of research

00:14:00 – Her beginnings in publishing and the world of photography magazines

00:20:00 – The golden age of independent magazines and the rise of the photobook

00:22:00 – The impact of Instagram and digital platforms on photography

00:33:00 – How social media has transformed our relationship with images

00:47:00 – Why small institutions play a crucial role in the photography ecosystem

00:48:00 – The collection of Fundació Foto Colectania and the history of Spanish photography

00:56:00 – Building a photographic practice that remains true to your vision and intentions

01:03:00 – The importance of community and peer exchange

01:05:00 – Why photographers should spend more time editing their images than writing their artist statement

01:08:00 – Self-publishing, independent initiatives, and new opportunities in photography

01:09:30 – Elisa Medde’s advice for the next generation of photographers, editors, and curators

Fundació Foto Colectania's website: https://fotocolectania.org/en/

Elisa's Intagram account: https://www.instagram.com/elsmdd/?hl=fr

My website: https://marinelefort.fr/

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