JOHN HILLMAN ~ educator, image-maker, writer & researcher
I am engaged in activities that revolve around education, image-making, media, new technologies, philosophy and creativity. I am specifically interested in the ‘changed world of the image,’ and what that actually is. I write, I make things and I speak about the things I make and write about.
The place of theory: reflecting on my teaching at Ravensbourne
I recently finished my teaching at Ravensbourne in London and thought it useful to reflect on my experience. Part of... read more →
March 23, 2017
Photography means photography
For me, 2017 promises much; a range of new opportunities, new ideas and new students to work with. With the... read more →
January 9, 2017
Droning on and on and on
What does drone photography tell us about our society? These aerial photographs – which I’ve started to see more and... read more →
October 19, 2016
The indecisive moment: the multiple instances of photography
This is a video of a talk I gave in 2015 entitled: "The indecisive moment: the multiple instances of photography." This... read more →
October 16, 2016
Birkbeck London Critical Theory Summer School 2016
I’ve just had two intense weeks at Birkbeck’s London Critical Theory Summer School. Teaching was scheduled throughout the two weeks... read more →
July 24, 2016
Snapchat: a brief encounter
I've been commissioned to write an essay for Membrana and Fotografija magazines and I'm going to be considering how Snapchat operates. For... read more →
July 14, 2016