PhotoVogue Festival Echoes: #11 Interview with András Ladocsi

We created PhotoVogue Festival Echoes to allow those who participated in the event to contribute their voices to the Festival’s narrative. During those days in Milan, we recognised our community’s desire to come together and draw inspiration from each other’s works. We highly value the sharing of experiences and practices, firmly believing that providing dedicated space to each artist can appropriately acknowledge the outstanding projects exhibited in November at the PhotoVogue Festival. 

András Ladocsi is the protagonist of the 11th episode of PhotoVogue Festival Echoes. The artist, part of the exhibition ‘What is Beauty?’ presented the project ‘There is a big river, in which there is a big island, in which there is a lake, in which there is an island, in which there is a small house, where a life is growing in a womb’. Through this work András investigated the relationship between individuals and the environment surrounding them, and how individual actions are connected with and influenced by the collective. As the title points out by naming the river and the lake, but also the womb and human liquids, water is at the core of András’ practice — a fundamental theme from which he investigates the complex relationship humans build with themselves, their own spirit and the environment. In this project, bodies are depicted as flesh in which lie both human vulnerability and determination, offering a glimpse into the soul within always interconnected with the surrounding. 

1. What is your favorite memory of the PhotoVogue Festival 2023?

I would have a hard time to pick one favorite moment… I was fascinated by Charlie Engman’s presentation. Meeting the entire Vogue team in person was a highlight, as was connecting with the entire community. There was also a moment when I locked myself in my apartment, waiting for a stranger to walk by, convincing her to help me. Last but not least, I had an amazing dinner with Bruno Ceschel. The list goes on, including meeting old friends in Milan, which is always something I can’t wait for.