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Akin James, Kyotographie, Nadav Kander and more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ © Claudia Andujar, Collective house near the Catholic mission on the Catrimani River, Roraima state, 1976 Italy is the place to be this April, with the [Venice Biennale]( opening on the 20th, and [Fotografia Europea 2024]( opening in Reggio Emilia on 26th. [Fotografia Europea]( is obviously more lens-based, with exhibitions curated put together by photography specialists Tim Clark, editor of 1000 Words; Luce Lebart, French correspondent for Archive of Modern Conflict and freelance curator; and Walter Guadagnini, director of Camera, Torino. They’re presenting 22 exhibitions under the theme Nature Loves to Hide, including big names such as Susan Meiselas and Luigi Ghirri, and less-known but fast-emerging talents such as Silvia Rosi and Karim El Maktafi; also included is recent BJP cover artist Arko Datto. But there are many interesting image-makers at Venice too, suggesting the dominance of lens-based media in contemporary art - watch out for an in-depth interview with Robert Zhao Renhui, representing Singapore, on BJP’s website this week. Also opening this week is Kyotographie in Japan, a small but influential photography festival which this year features exhibitions by Claudia Andujar and image-makers on the ground in Iran. We include[an interview with festival founders]( and couple Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi, who met when they bonded over a book about Japanese ghost stories. Also online at 1854.photography are  interviews with [Akin James]( and [Nadav Kander,]( photographers from different generations who nonetheless both provide key insights on contemporary Britain. In the UK, following the success of last year’s edition, the call-to-entry for the next volume of [Portrait of Britain]( opens at the end of April. Meanwhile, BJP’s Portrait of Humanity Vol. 6 is now closed for entries. Thank you to all who entered; the images are currently with the judges. Jung, Rothko, Tanning, Duchamp: Inside the mind of Nadav Kander Known for his portrait and landscape work, Kander has a meditative approach in his London studio – and a profoundly subjective take on making images [Read more]( [Build the way you want]( An early look at Kyotographie 2024 Established in 2013, Kyotographie is now one of the biggest photofestivals in Asia. This spring it returns for its 12th edition with exhibitions themed around ‘Source’ [Read more]( [Build the way you want]( For Akin James, global Britain is a community affair At a time of division and demonisation, the London artist draws on his own heritage to embrace the city’s diversity [Read more]( OPENING SOON | Portrait of Britain Vol. 7 © Andrew Quinn, Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 shortlist After the great success of last year’s edition, the call-to-entry for the next volume of Portrait of Britain, opens on 30 April, inviting photographers across the UK to share their unique perspectives, showcasing the diverse voices and stories that shape our country. Get ready to submit your work and become a [Digital Access or Full Access Member]( and unlock free entry to Portrait of Britain Vol. 7 and all of our awards. [Learn more]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [1854 Media Ltd, 244-254 Cambridge Heath Rd, Cambridge Heath, London, E2 9DA, United Kingdom Click here to update your email preferences]( [Click here to unsubscribe from all emails](