Flash Art: Image Arena #350

At the heart of the spring issue of Flash Art are artists who have forged profound connections with photography and filmmaking. With each one of our publications – and through our daily presence on social media – we search for the ideal image: one that captures a state of mind, resonates with readers, lends itself to being ossified, or politicizes a concept when necessary. The artists featured in his issue redefine photographic and cinematic narratives, offering fresh perspectives on how we perceive and construct reality.

Our point of departure was to locate a distinct visual language, and we sought a pioneer to embody that essence. Enter Sophie Calle. Her diaristic approach to storytelling guided our editorial vision toward greater authenticity. Joshua Woods photographed Calle in her home and studio in the Parisian suburb of Malakoff, capturing her wearing Chanel for our cover – a deeply intimate portrayal. In an expansive conversation with Flash Art editor-in-chief Gea Politi, Calle reflects on her career from its inception to the present, leading up to her exhibition “Seance de rattrapage” at Perrotin, Paris.
-From the Publisher

Christine Sun Kim in Conversation with Olivia Parkes; Sophie Calle in Conversation with Gea Politi; Nat Faulkner by Anya Harrison; Visual Project by Jon Rafman;Food for the Journey by Uzoamaka Manuka; Shirin Neshat in Conversation with Lina Bertucci; Tiffany Sia by Delaney Chieyen Holton; Ebun Sodipo by Taylor Le Melle; Kelsey Isaacs by Margaret Kross; Maria-Thalia Carras in Conversation with Ellena Savage; Focus On Madrid: Hypnotic Laugh Track by Mangaliso Ngcobo; Lucy Beech in Conversation with Filipa Ramos; Zazou Roddam by Ben Broom; Hardy Hill by Daniel Merritt; Peng Zuqiang by Ela Bittencourt; Nana Wolke in Conversation with Michela Ceruti; Visual Essay at Home by Betsy Johnson; How do we repair? by Jasleen Kaur…