MFON Global Symposium

MFON and Photoville, in partnership with MPB, Open Society Foundations, and Parsons, School of Art, Media & Technology at The New School present the inaugural MFON Global Symposium, curated and moderated by Laylah Amatullah Barrayn and Adama Delphine Fawundu.

 

The two-part symposium consists of a one-day, in-person, series of panel discussions at Parsons, The New School in New York City (June 15, 2024) and a virtual assembly of artists and intellectuals (October 1, 2024).

Collective Energy: A Virtual Gathering

Collective Energy: A Virtual Gathering was a virtual assembly of artists and intellectuals moderated by Adama Delphine Fawundu and Laylah Amatullah Barrayn. Panelists discussed the global impact and need for photography collectives when it comes to women photographers.
The event recording is now available for viewing!

Participants

African Women in Photography founder Sarah Waiswa. AWP is an organisation/community dedicated to elevating and celebrating the work of women and non binary photographers from Africa.

Black Women Photographers Executive Director Beth Irũngũ. BWP is a global community and database of Black women and non-binary photographers.

Foto Feminas founder Veronica Sanchis. Foto Feminas is an online platform to promote the works of Latin American and Caribbean women photographers.

Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA) founder & director Aldeide Delgado. WOPHA is an organization founded to research, promote, support, and educate on the role of women in photography.

Presence & Preservation

Presence & Preservation was the inaugural MFON Global Symposium, curated by Laylah Amatullah Barrayn and Adama Delphine Fawundu, at Parsons, The New School in New York City.

 

The one-day symposium, which took place on June 15, 2024, included a series of panel discussions, featuring scholars, artists, curators and centered around archiving and elevating the voices of women and non-binary of photographers of African descent, as part of Photoville’s annual Festival in New York City.

Photo by Melissa Alcena

Missed the Symposium? Watch the Recordings!

Each of the four panels was recorded and is available for viewing on our website.

Panels and Panelists

Keynote Discussion: Archiving our Stories
Join us for a keynote discussion featuring acclaimed photographers, scholars, and archivists as they explore the vital role of archiving, preserving, and exploring photography and visual culture within African American, Black British, and the broader African diaspora. They’ll explore the importance of representation and storytelling in preserving diverse narratives, drawing on their extensive pioneering work.
Breaking the Frame: A new generation of thinkers in art and practice

Featuring Nicole Acheampong, Nadiya Nacorda, Naima Green and Melissa Alcena

Joined by this dynamic panel of scholars and visual artists, we’ll explore photography as a research-based practice from the diverse viewpoints of artists who are reshaping artistic landscapes with innovative and transformative perspectives and praxis.
Expanding the Canon: Contemporary Artists

Featuring Colette Veasey-Cullors, Keisha Scarville, Yelaine Rodriguez, and Nona Faustine Simmons

Guided by these creative and innovative panelists, we’ll navigate the complexities of identity, unravel historical narratives, and celebrate the multifaceted experiences of womanhood.
To Preserve and Protect: Documentary Photographers
This cutting-edge and inspiring group of artists share their perspectives that transcend mere documentation to provoke thought and action, driven by their innovative catalogues of documentary photography and photojournalism.
Event Date

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Event Time

10am - 5pm

Location

Produced By

Photoville & MFON

In partnership with

MPB, Open Society Foundations, Parsons, School of Art, Media & Technology at The New School

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