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„The photographs that matter most are the ones only an insider could make” – Interview with Emmanuel Rosario

From October 28, the Mai Manó House PaperLab Gallery presents the first European exhibition of New York–based photographer Emmanuel Rosario, showcasing the intimacy and communal spirit of the contemporary punk scene. The project captures not only the raw energy of concerts but also the quiet, personal moments that reveal the true face of punk. In an interview with Punkt, Rosario talks about trust, documenting subcultures, and what punk means to him.

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“A lot of my inspiration comes from my dreams and I take a lot also from everyday life” – Interview with Yelena Yemchuk

Yelena Yemchuk is a unique and multitalented artist who is not only a photographer but also a painter and video artist. The Kiev born photographer emigrated to the United States with her parents at the age of 11 but her Ukrainian roots have always been a key part of her life and a source of inspiration. Her book, УYY, published in 2022 by Depart Pour L’Image, functions kind of personal diary that gives an insight into the photographer’s personal world and her feelings for her homeland. The book from which a selection is presented on the walls of PaperLab Gallery was nominated for the Paris Photo/Aperture First book Prize in 2022 and this year won the first prize in Best International Photobook category of the PHotoESPAÑA festival.