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.

In an era where technology is redefining the boundaries of imagination, personal style becomes the unmistakable signature of every artist. In this workshop, we will explore the winding path of visual evolution, from early fragmented attempts to expressive maturity. Each frame will serve as a pretext for dialogue about technique and emotion, between clarity and […]