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
Through the Director’s Lens: Mark Gill on Ravens
Mark Gill’s Ravens brings the haunting world of Masahisa Fukase to the screen, capturing the essence of the renowned photographer’s artistry and inner turmoil. Through meticulous research and an intuitive creative process, Gill immersed himself in Fukase’s Tokyo, working closely with Tadanobu Asano and Kumi Takiuchi to bring depth to their portrayals. With never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images taken by Gill himself, this feature written by Anne Murayama offers an intimate look at the making of Ravens, ahead of its highly anticipated Japan premiere on March 28th.
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