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How could Jules Verne describe the depths of the ocean without ever setting foot in a submarine? How can we dream of things we have never seen, or fear what we do not even know? Why does art exist, and why are we drawn to great drama?<\/p>\n

The ability to imagine something \u2013 a better world, a different reality \u2013 is a deeply human driving force. It can spark political change, sway crowds for better or worse, or unfold in outstanding works of art. It can lead to tempestuous love affairs or to burning jealousy. With the theme\u00a0Forestillinger | Scenarios\u00a0<\/em>Copenhagen Photo Festival wants to highlight our abilities to create worlds and new realities through images and narratives \u2013 staged or not.<\/p>\n

In Danish, the word\u00a0\u201cforestillinger\u201d<\/em>\u00a0refers both to the performative \u2013 the theatre\u2019s stage where dramas are brought to life \u2013 and to the emotional and image-making: our ability to fantasise, to dream ourselves elsewhere, and to step into the lives of others. The equivalent English word \u2018scenarios\u2019 also encapsulate the theatrical perspective as well as the power of creating images and narratives.<\/p>\n

Scenarios<\/em>\u00a0can paint utopian visions or pitch-black nightmares. They can paralyse us or open up new paths through unknown, rugged landscapes. Scenarios as playful stagings or imaginings can be wonderful, unrealistic, limited, disturbing, rigid \u2013 or they can break boundaries and defy logic.<\/p>\n

For its 17th edition, the festival will offer a dynamic program of exhibitions, workshops, talks, and events that explore photography\u2019s role in engaging with unknown agendas and unpredictable terrains. How photography can uncover new paths and give space to playfulness and imperfection \u2013 where serendipity and new narratives can emerge.<\/p>\n

Exhibiting artists include Adam Rouhana, Ana Mar\u00eda Ar\u00e9velo Gosen, Antone Dolezal and Lara Shipley, Cassandra Klos, Helge Skodvin, Maja Daniels, Mohamed Hassan, Rhiannon Adam, Roger Ballen, and Sasha Velichko.<\/p>\n

www.copenaghenphotofest.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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