People think that memory is an objective record of what has happened. It is, however, a subjective construct of one’s consciousness. While emotions are the most enhancing element constructing memory, the factor of time is what makes it less accurate and more subjective. Two young artists by combining portraits with records of found objects create their reflection of natural disaster on a tropical island in the Indian Ocean. Curator Michaela Bosáková.

Zuzana Halánová (1978) studied fine arts at Charles University and photography at Institute of Creative Photography in Opava. She exhibited her works in France, Portugal, Austria, Czech and Slovak Republic. Daniel Laurinc (1983)  studied at the Catalan Institute of Photography. He took part at various photo festivals (Sony World Photography Awards in Cannes or Visa Off in Perpignan). He has gained various scholarships including workshops with Magnum photographers (Antoine d’Agata and Bruce Gilden). He is currently at Institute of Creative Photography in Opava.

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