“We roam invisible worlds, waiting to fall into bodies. In that phase consciousness impregnates itself, standing by and watching itself. The boundaries of each one breathe, thickening and thinning, inhaled and exhaled by consciousness. We regroup spontaneously, feeling we can greet each other without the need to move legs and arms. Instead of extending fingers, it is the floating dust of awareness that lengthens on its own, massaging us in its impalpable, jovial accordion.” – ex

The second edition of this event dedicated to visual publishing will bring together a selection of international independent publishers, exhibitions, and much more. Photobook Mania is part of the PhMuseum Days international photography festival, which this year focuses on the concept of the "Archipelago." In an era of fragmentation and fluid boundaries, the photography projects, books, workshops, and panel discussions will create a space for "archipelagic thinking," where aesthetic and conceptual diversities engage in dialogue within an o