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Each edition of Guest Room creates a dialogue between images and ideas, offering an evolving space for experimentation and reflection within contemporary photography. This Guest Room sees award-wining author and Harvard professor Sarah Lewis and photography historian Jessica Stark exploring the following thread:
"When They See Us"
What does it mean to be seen, and why does it matter? This Guest Room's title honors two artists and thinkers: the acclaimed director, Ava DuVernay, and the late curator, Koyo Kouoh. "When They See Us" remains an open prompt. What happens when we truly see one another? We invite submissions that explore visibility, recognition, and image-making as acts of agency.
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM CET