Photography as hauntological art carries the idea of capturing and preserving fleeting moments, memories and emotions that haunt the present. During her fieldwork, Karolina Ćwiek-Rogalska stumbled upon a photograph in a family archive that depicted a sense of longing, absence and nostalgia. This sparked her interest in exploring the role of photography in post-displacement heritage. Link to the blog post about her thoughts you can find here.
The Goleniowskie Fotohistorie project, which our team collaborates with, delves into the use of photography as means of reconstructing and preserving the memory of displaced communities, shedding light on their history and cultural identity. If you want to find out more about the project, visit their web page.