Post-digital Epistemologies of the Photographic Image (PEPI)
The research project examines the truthfulness of the photographic image.
Introduction
The truthfulness of the photograph has long been one of the most debated issues in the photography. In current media society, it is still a questions which raises heated debates in the field of photo journalism, for example.
PEPI consortium examines the epistemologies of the photographic image from three closely related perspectives.
First, they will scrutinise the psychological processes by which people make judgements regarding the truthfulness of photographs. Second, they will concentrate on ‘fake news’ visuals and their reception. Third, they will address the question of the veracity of the photographic image in light of photographic aesthetics.
The consortium and researchers
The multidisciplinary consortium combines journalism/media studies, experimental psychology and artistic research. The consortium consist of the University of the Arts Helsinki (the Academy of Fine Arts), the University of Helsinki (Visual Cognition Research Group) and the Tampere University (COMET research centre).
The principal investigator for the University of the Arts Helsinki’s sub project is professor Mika Elo from the Academy of Fine Arts. Post doc researcher Tuula Närhinen from the Academy of Fine Arts works in the project. The principal investigator for the whole project is Janne Seppänen from Tampere University. The research project is funded by the Academy of Finland (2019-2022).
Paradoxes of Photography
Paradoxes of Photography is an exhibition in The Finnish Museum of Photography (13.5.–28.8.2022) curated by professor Mika Elo. It is a part of the PEPI project.
The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the expectations and concepts related to photography. The exhibition is a selection of research-based projects that challenge the idea of “the photographic”.
Contact information for the project
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Mika Elo
- Professori, Kuvataideakatemia, Kuvataideakatemia
- +358503473969
- mika.elo@uniarts.fi
Project name
Post-digital Epistemologies of the Photographic Image (PEPI)
Time
01/2019-12/2022
Funder
Academy of Finland
Team
- The principal investigator for the University of the Arts Helsinki’s sub project is professor Mika Elo from the Academy of Fine Arts.
- Post doc researcher Tuula Närhinen from the Academy of Fine Arts works in the project.
- The principal investigator for the whole project is Janne Seppänen from Tampere University.
Collaborators
The consortium consist of
- University of the Arts Helsinki (the Academy of Fine Arts)
- University of Helsinki (Visual Cognition Research Group)
- Tampere University (COMET research centre)
Lead organisation
Tampere University
Find out more
PEPI project on Tampere University webpage
Introduction
The truthfulness of the photograph has long been one of the most debated issues in the photography. In current media society, it is still a questions which raises heated debates in the field of photo journalism, for example.
PEPI consortium examines the epistemologies of the photographic image from three closely related perspectives.
First, they will scrutinise the psychological processes by which people make judgements regarding the truthfulness of photographs. Second, they will concentrate on ‘fake news’ visuals and their reception. Third, they will address the question of the veracity of the photographic image in light of photographic aesthetics.
The consortium and researchers
The multidisciplinary consortium combines journalism/media studies, experimental psychology and artistic research. The consortium consist of the University of the Arts Helsinki (the Academy of Fine Arts), the University of Helsinki (Visual Cognition Research Group) and the Tampere University (COMET research centre).
The principal investigator for the University of the Arts Helsinki’s sub project is professor Mika Elo from the Academy of Fine Arts. Post doc researcher Tuula Närhinen from the Academy of Fine Arts works in the project. The principal investigator for the whole project is Janne Seppänen from Tampere University. The research project is funded by the Academy of Finland (2019-2022).
Paradoxes of Photography
Paradoxes of Photography is an exhibition in The Finnish Museum of Photography (13.5.–28.8.2022) curated by professor Mika Elo. It is a part of the PEPI project.
The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the expectations and concepts related to photography. The exhibition is a selection of research-based projects that challenge the idea of “the photographic”.
Contact information for the project
-
Mika Elo
- Professori, Kuvataideakatemia, Kuvataideakatemia
- +358503473969
- mika.elo@uniarts.fi