Ephemere Photo Journal
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At Ephemere, we believe photography is not just seen, but read. The Ephemere Photo Journal is our dedicated space for critical essays, personal narratives, and visual dialogues. To serve both the timelessness of the physical object and the immediacy of global conversation, we publish in two formats.
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The Print Edition
Anchoring the fleeting in a tangible object.
• Rooted in Ephemerality: While the journal explores the vast concept of the ephemeral, every annual volume is anchored by a specific sub-theme that guides the curation.
• Crafted in Japan: Produced in collaboration with Kyoto Shimbun Printing, each issue is a tactile experience. We champion the permanence of paper—this edition is never digitized, and designed to be held, collected, and preserved.
• The Deep Dive: A space for exclusive content that demands a slow read. Each volume features long-form essays, intimate artist interviews, and expansive photo essays.
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The Online Edition
The living archive, hosted on Substack.
• Global Immediacy: A continuous stream of content connecting the Ephemere community worldwide, bridging the gap between our annual print releases.
• Three Editorial Pillars: We structure our online coverage around three key areas: Features provide inside access to Ephemere events and news; Perspectives offer critical essays from guest writers; and Stories showcase visual narratives directly from the community.
• The Conversation: A dynamic, responsive space for dialogue, feedback, and discovering new voices.
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Editorial Team
Ephemere Online Journal
Amateurs: Navigating the Fine Line Between Inexperience and Creative Dreaming
In this insightful interview by Martina Cantore, Mirko Ostuni, Ilaria De Benedetto, and Alma Longo share the challenges they face as young Italian lens-based artists balancing artistic integrity with commercial pressures. They reflect on their journeys toward self-realization, discussing the complexities of developing a unique artistic identity while resisting the temptation to mimic established styles. Despite being labeled "amateurs," their commitment to authentic expression and passion for their craft are evident in their candid insights.
Ephemere Journal
Our journal shares behind-the-scenes stories of collaborations, providing exclusive insights into the artists and projects that we support. Interviews with photographers and event highlights connect readers with the world of visual storytelling. We offer a detailed look at the creative process and community engagement.
We amplify the voices of photographers and writers who combine storytelling with visual art. We feature artists beyond our scope if their work aligns with our mission and vision. This space fosters deeper exploration of photography’s impact and encourages connections within the artistic community.
Contributing to our Journal allows sharing voices with a broader creative audience. We support underrepresented perspectives from photographers, writers, or both. Involvement facilitates engagement with fellow artists and readers, expanding reach and contributing to thoughtful discussions on photography.
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Journal Contributors
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Anne Murayama
Publisher
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Khanjan Purohit
Editor
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Anil Purohit
Writer
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Geng Hui Tan
Writer
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Giovannella Pirina
Writer
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Guzal Koshbahteeva
Writer
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José Herrera
Writer
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Kevin Baylon
Writer
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Martina Cantore
Writer
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Sophie Gray
Writer
▸ The Ephemere Photo Journal, Volume 2: "Triplicities Through Ephemerality," serves as a concrete bridge between the fleeting moments of the Ephemere Photo Fest and the lasting narratives that emerge from them. Structured around the governing theme of the triptych, this volume brings together Publisher Anne Murayama's central essays, Editor Khanjan Purohit's philosophical musings, and ten selected works from a global open call. Together, they explore three thematic pillars: the architecture of the physical form, the internal landscape, and the enduring traces of memory and grief. Printed in an accessible newsprint format in cooperation with Kyoto Shimbun Printing, this issue invites readers to inhabit the sacred triad of artist, vessel, and reader.
▸ ISBN 978-4-911506-16-5 • Newsprint Format • Tabloid Size (H40.6 cm × W27.3 cm) • Loose Binding • CMYK Offset Printing
▸ Publisher Anne Murayama • Managing Editor Khanjan Purohit • Designer Qualia Collective: Catarina Ferreira and Ricardo Figueiredo • Contributors Bennett Hense, Ellen Mahaffy, Emilia Lloret, Hanlu Yu, Hikaru Onodera, Monica Hamilton, Sree, Susana Aparicio Lardies, Tia Lu, Wenxuan Li • Printing Kyoto Shimbun Printing