Ethics & Aesthetics

PhotoVogue is the world’s first festival dedicated to conscious fashion photography, placing a focus on the intersection between ethics and aesthetics. For the 8th festival edition (open from 16 to 18 November 2023), several exhibitions and a three-day symposium are set to take place at the BASE cultural center in Milan – examining the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the creation of images and human existence at large. This will be complemented by a number of satellite events in the city’s leading galleries.

In the spirit of the digital age, online portfolio reviews and panel discussions will be available via the PhotoVogue website. In addition, participants of CondéFuture – an initiative by Condé Nast Community Talent for students from underrepresented target groups – will have the opportunity to present some of their photo and video projects. Last year’s PhotoVogue was a great success, with around 10,000 visitors exploring the programme of showcases and talks.

At the heart of the 2023 festival edition is a three-day symposium, featuring an impressive line-up of experts and thought leaders who are at the cutting-edge of the AI revolution. The aim is to thoroughly investigate all aspects of artificial intelligence with regards to image-making – including legal implications, copyright issues, biases, and potential threats to the documentary value of photography.