13/08/2026
The Conception of Central and Eastern Europe
We are excited to announce the official launch of The Conception of Central and Eastern Europe, a collaborative photography project supported by the International Visegrad Fund.
The project is implemented through a partnership of four organizations representing the Visegrad countries:
• Hungary – The National Association of Hungarian Journalists (MÚOSZ)
• Slovakia – Paradajs photo
• Czech Republic – 400 ASA
• Poland – RAV∙A Stories
Together, the partners bring sixteen photographers from across the V4 region to create new documentary photography projects exploring contemporary realities in Central and Eastern Europe. Through collaborative documentary and autonomous photography, the project examines how identity, community, social transformation, migration, work, memory, and everyday life are experienced across the region.
Although the countries of Central and Eastern Europe share interconnected histories and many common experiences, contemporary realities within the region often remain fragmented and insufficiently visible beyond national borders. This project creates a shared visual platform where different perspectives can meet, encouraging dialogue and a deeper understanding of the region through photography.
We are pleased to introduce the mentors and photographers participating in the project.
Hungary
Mentor: Klára Szarka
Photographers:
• Anita Becze
• Bea Kovács
• Diána Nemeh
• Zoltán Janik
Slovakia
Mentor: Vanda Mesiariková
Photographers:
• Michal Zahornacky
• Jano Viazo
• Peter Korcek
• Sára Némethová
Czech Republic
Mentor: Jan Mihaliček
Photographers:
• Jan Jirkovský
• Lucie Chrenčíková
• Lujza Marečková
• Sebastian Pippal
Poland
Mentor: Maciek Nabrdalik
Photographers:
• Janek Jeżak
• Katerina Kouzmitcheva
• Małgorzata Adamczyk
• Szymon Muszański
Over the coming months, we will share the photographers' work, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and updates as the project develops. The completed works will be presented through exhibitions, public discussions, community events, and online platforms.
We are excited to begin this shared journey and look forward to discovering the stories of Central and Eastern Europe through the eyes of sixteen photographers.
