Vigilare - Visible Justice and the Active Image

Explore the intersections of photography, surveillance, and social justice in this thought-provoking 58-minute talk by Max Houghton, a curator and writer from the London College of Communication. Delve into the racist and patriarchal foundations of photography, examining how these influences persist in modern imaging technologies and shape our understanding of personhood. Analyze the role of visuality in determining which bodies are seen, ignored, or rendered invisible, particularly in the context of the current pandemic. Through a visual essay format, investigate the appearances and disappearances of certain bodies in photographic representation and their implications for human rights and social justice. Gain insights from Houghton's expertise in photojournalism, documentary photography, and the intersection of images with politics and law. Consider the broader implications of surveillance technologies and biometric data collection on privacy, embodiment, and power structures through an intersectional feminist lens.