Disko Bay has unveiled the second issue of New Danish Photography, featuring photographic series from thirteen prominent Danish photographers including Anders Birger, Michella Bredahl, Frederik Danielsen, Peter Funch, Jón Bjarni Hjartarson, Frida Lisa Carstensen Jersø, Louise Herrche Serup, Sarah Hartvigsen Juncker, Anne Lass, Lasse Bak Mejlvang, Mads Nissen, Oliver Thrane, and Christian Falck Wolff. This comprehensive collection represents what the publishers consider the strongest and most vital work in Danish photography today.
The publication emerges during a period of profound global and digital transformation, positioning itself as an act of resistance against the current media landscape. While traditional institutions falter and digital lives become increasingly shaped by opaque algorithms and AI-generated content, this printed journal offers authentic human stories told through powerful photographic work. The editors emphasize their commitment to creating genuine documentation and art rather than mere content.
The journal presents twelve distinct photographic series, each unfolding moments that offer glimpses of understanding and meaning in contemporary society. From intimate portraits to scenes depicting social fractures, each series invites readers to slow down, look carefully, and reconnect with reality that still matters. The diverse group of photographers represents a cross-section of approaches that transcend the traditional dichotomy between art photography and documentary photography.
The publishers describe their mission as creating an oasis of contemplation and immersion where readers can lose themselves momentarily, away from the measurable metrics of digital engagement and reach. This approach reflects their resistance to the contemporary digital culture's emphasis on trackable interaction and algorithmic distribution.
New Danish Photography was established in 2023 as a collaborative effort between Disko Bay, Spine Studio, and Dansk Dokumentarisme, designed to be published biennially. The publication aims to move beyond conventional categorizations of photographic work and establish a reference point for documenting the current state of Danish photography.
The second edition features a preface by Emil Ryge, with editing and layout handled by Stinus Duch, Emil Ryge, and Jacob Haagen Birch. Spine Studio provided the design work for the publication. The journal is printed in both Danish and English, making it accessible to international audiences interested in contemporary Scandinavian photography.
Technical specifications for the publication include a first edition print run of 1,000 copies, measuring 20 by 27 centimeters across 256 pages. The book contains 177 four-color offset plates and features a screen-printed OTA cover with an applied image. The publication carries ISBN 978-87-975274-4-3 and is priced at 40 euros, with distribution information available through the Disko Bay website at diskobay.org.
