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International Symposium on Photography & Visual Culture

International Symposium on Photography & Visual Culture

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL CULTURE
RESEARCH PLATFORM

EDUCATION
COURSE | OCT 2026 | early bird
THE ARCHIVE IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE ARCHIVE!
ARCHIVAL THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE ARTWORLD SINCE 1990s
SARA CALLAHAN

WORKSHOP | OCT 2026 | early bird
FROM SUBJECTIVE TO
SPECULATIVE ARCHIVES
STRATEGIES FOR ARTISTIC RESEARCH
AIKATERINI GEGISIAN

WORKSHOP | NOV 2026 | early bird
REVERSING PERSPECTIVES
RETHINKING PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVES
THROUGH ARTISTIC PRACTICE
REIN JELLE TERPSTRA


Wed 03 Jun
Wed 06 May


BERGIT ARENDS
The Courtauld
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

SARA CALLAHAN
Malmö University
Sweden
Sweden

AIKATERINI GEGISIAN
Visual Artist
Greece
Greece

PETER LESTER
Archivist / Researcher
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

ANA CATARINA PINHO
IHA, Nova University of Lisbon
Portugal
Portugal

REIN JELLE TERPSTRA
Visual Artist
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
ARCHIVO workshops are designed for visual artists, researchers, students, educators, curators, and cultural practitioners interested in photography, archives, and visual culture. They also welcome participants from independent or non-academic backgrounds with a strong interest in these fields.Workshops bring together participants with diverse experiences and perspectives, creating an environment for critical discussion, collaborative learning, and interdisciplinary exchange.
Most workshops are open to participants with different levels of experience. Where specific knowledge or skills are recommended, these will be clearly indicated in the workshop description.
All workshops are delivered live online via a video conferencing platform. Access links and any supporting materials are shared with participants before each session.
No. All sessions are conducted live and are not recorded.ARCHIVO’s workshops are designed around active participation, dialogue, and collective discussion. For this reason, live attendance is considered an integral part of the learning experience.
Workshop sessions cannot be accessed afterwards or repeated. As each workshop is conceived as a coherent and continuous learning experience, participants are strongly encouraged to attend all scheduled sessions.
ARCHIVO does not currently offer scholarships for its workshops.Workshop fees are intentionally set at the lowest sustainable level, balancing accessibility with the fair remuneration of invited mentors and the long-term sustainability of the programme. To support wider access, each workshop includes an Early Bird registration period with a reduced fee.In addition, ARCHIVO Research Network members and ARCHIVO Subscribers (Patrons and Benefactors) are eligible for a discounted registration rate. Details of all applicable fees and discounts are provided on the individual workshop page.
Most workshops offer an Early Bird registration period with a reduced participation fee. Once this period has ended, the standard registration fee applies.Early Bird places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes. Participants who attend the workshop in full may request a Certificate of Participation.
In the rare case of cancellation, participants will be offered a rescheduled session or a full refund.
Participants may cancel their registration within 48 hours of completing the registration process and receive a 90% refund of the registration fee. The remaining 10% is retained to cover administrative and processing costs.After the initial 48-hour period, or once the workshop has commenced, registrations are considered confirmed and no refunds can be issued. This policy reflects the fact that the viability of each workshop depends on the number of confirmed participants.
For further inquiries, please contact education@archivoplatform.com
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