Fotograf is a bilingual Czech-English magazine dedicated to contemporary photography and visual culture, published from Prague since 2002. The magazine operates alongside Fotograf Gallery, creating an ecosystem where print publication, exhibition programming, and critical discourse reinforce one another — each element strengthening the others in a way that isolated institutions rarely achieve.
Each issue takes a thematic approach, commissioning essays, portfolios, and interviews that place Czech and Central European photography within a broader international conversation. The editorial approach balances strong visual content with the kind of rigorous critical writing that elevates the magazine above a mere portfolio showcase.
Fotograf is particularly valuable for its ability to introduce international audiences to photographers and visual artists working in Central and Eastern Europe — a region whose photographic traditions are rich but often underrepresented in the English-language press. The magazine serves as a bridge, connecting Prague’s vibrant photography scene with readers, curators, and institutions around the world.
For anyone interested in photography beyond the usual Anglo-American axis, Fotograf provides an essential window into a vibrant and historically significant photographic culture.
<a href="https://fotografmagazine.cz/en/">Visit Fotograf