In Cyborg Dolphin Tears, Mihai Barabancea delves into dystopian themes by blending Balkan folklore with retro-futuristic styles and neo-kitsch subcultures. The photobook highlights the intersection of humanity and technology through a mix of traditional textures and digital effects. Barabancea presents an allegory of the post-truth era, where fragmented realities obscure identity and truth, while technology subtly shapes human cognition. Set against deteriorating post-socialist landscapes, his work offers a distinct Romanian narrative that addresses both the past and a future defined by surveillance and technological influence.

Get to know photographer Nicolas Dykmans, who’s been capturing powerful and diverse stories since 2022. From prisons and sex conventions to the Mardi Gras traditions of Louisiana and his latest work on Ukrainians living through war, Nicolas dives deep into complex realities. This is your chance to hear his stories, learn about his journey, and chat about what goes into documenting life’s raw moments.