Our perception of the world is influenced by our environment, our education, our history, and the stories we are told. Photography may be the most accessible and inclusive tool we have for communication. We can use it to share images that reflect on the world we live in, images that hold people together, encourage creative thoughts and provoke positive actions. The more we know and understand, and the more we find in common with others, the more likely we are to succeed.

Curated by Shutter Hub’s Karen Harvey, Now, for the Future asks, can we create a visual language that draws from the past, exists in the moment, and sets a positive course for the future? International photographers examine the myths and fables of the now – will the stories we tell today survive to be the folklore of the future? And, could Now, for the Future be a visual handbook for our emotional survival?

Now, for the Future runs throughout November 2019 as part of LOOK Photo Biennial at Open Eye Gallery and is presented by Shutter Hub with Open Source.

Image credits: (in order of above appearance, from the top)
Marisol Mendez, Francesca Wilkinson, Andres Millan, Nicola Parry, Brendon Kahn, Michel Petillo, Lucy Hayto, Simon Isaac, Matjaz Tancic, Annabel Fitzsimons, Marisol Mendez, Atsushi Momoi, Simona Ciocarlan, Simon Beraud, Simon Isaac, Luke Hurlock, Luke Hurlock, Luke Hurlock, Matjaz Tancic, Luke Hurlock, Francesco Merlini, Maria Oliveira, Atsushi Momoi, Atsushi Momoi, Maria Oliveira, Indre Hilara Bylaite, Francesco Merlini, Francesco Merlini, Francesco Merlini, Francesco Merlini, Maria Oliveira, Valerii Konkov, Valerii Konkov, Valerii Konkov, Valerii Konkov, Annabel Fitzsimons, Annabel Fitzsimons, Maria Oliveira, Simon Isaac, Anna Katharina Zeitler, Tal Ben Avi, Gemma Taylor, Indre Hilara Bylaite, Francesco Merlini, Matjaz Tancic, Simona Ciocarlan, Simona Ciocarlan, Simon Isaac, Simon Beraud, Matjaz Tancic, Simon Isaac, Tal Ben Avi, Simon Isaac, Matjaz Tancic, Simon Beraud.

Now, for the Future

OPEN EYE GALLERY
19 Mann Island
Liverpool, L31BP

01 – 30 NOVEMBER 2019  

Opening times: Now, for the Future is exhibited in the Digital Window Gallery and will be viewable continuously throughout the month. Open Eye Gallery is open Tues- Sun, 10am — 5pm

NOW, FOR THE FUTURE is supported by:

BenQ  |  OXLEY  |  PROJECT-A  |  X-Rite  |  Zero Above