I just returned from an incredible trip to New York for my i3 Lecture at SVA — an evening of deep conversation, reflection, and a Q&A that could’ve gone all night. While I wait for the recording to go live, I’m thrilled to share my new conversation with Michael O’Brien on The Kintsugi Podcast, where we talk about the REMOVED series, our relationship with technology, and what it really means to look at ourselves without our phones.
Read MorePresenting REMOVED at Rio Innovation Week in Rio de Janeiro was an unforgettable experience. With the vision of curator André Weller, dozens of my backlit photographs filled Pier Mauá and were seen by over 200,000 people. As the sun set each night, the images came alive—offering a moment of reflection on presence and technology after long days immersed in innovation.
Read More“I’m thrilled to be speaking at the School of Visual Arts in New York as part of the esteemed i3 Photo Lecture Series. With my book REMOVED: elsewhere, everywhere, nowhere nearing completion, this feels like a perfect moment to share new insights into the work. The event is free but seating is limited—reserve your spot now, and email me if you’d like to join the after-lecture hangout.”
Read MoreSpanning over a decade of cultural transformation, "REMOVED: elsewhere, everywhere, nowhere" is a photographic and personal reflection on the profound shifts in human presence, intimacy, and attention in the age of the smartphone.
Read MoreMy latest feature in Vanity Fair Italia pairs my photographic work with a powerful essay by Giacomo Papi, exploring how our relationship with technology mirrors age-old rituals and anxieties. From dopamine-driven screen time to cultural shifts in presence and attention, this piece invites deeper reflection on the digital age. Special thanks to Julie Grahame, Rick Wester Fine Art, and Sveva Manfredi Zavaglia, this is a milestone I’m proud to share.
Read MoreI’m thrilled to share that Angie and I have started Pecan Print House, a family-run business inspired by my artistic practice and our family’s needs. We’ve created 2025-2026 Academic Continuous Calendars and Yearly Continuous Calendars to help families and students stay organized without constantly turning to their phones.
Each calendar is thoughtfully designed with signature gradient colors, printed on premium matte paper that feels amazing to write on. They’re functional, stylish, and large enough to actually use—perfect for homes, dorms, and offices.
As we head into graduation season, these calendars make incredible Class of 2025 gifts or dorm essentials for new college students. Find them in our Etsy shop at www.pecanprinthouse.com, and if you have ideas for local or national vendors, we’d love to hear from you!
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I’m excited to invite you to the opening reception of REMOVED, RENEWED at the SoRA Sanctuary Gallery, an exhibition space at the Strother School of Radical Attention. Curated by Federica Soletta, this exhibition brings together a body of work that I’m proud to share.
The reception will take place this Saturday from 5 PM to 7 PM, with light refreshments available. If you’re in NYC, I’d love for you to come by and experience the show.
55 Washington St, Ste 736 Brooklyn, NY 11203
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/1NCmBX6gNNVYr8PS6 #art #nyc #exhibition
I’ll also be announcing dates for an artist talk soon, so stay tuned. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery!
Image: "Rooftop Swimmer" 2018, Hanoi, Vietnam - See more of this work at www.removed.social/asean-portfolio
REMOVED published in this piece about digital detox and screen health by Austrian blog https://www.activebeauty.at/bewusst-machen/gesundheit/digital-wellbeing-eric-pickersgill
Can you believe that there are things posted to social media that are not real?! I recently had a conversation with my hilarious friends Jen Jamula and Allison Goldberg on their show 2 Girls 1 Podcast about my ongoing project NOSHOW where I attend fake Facebook events to see who actually turns up.
You can listen to the episode here - https://www.dailydot.com/…/fake-facebook-events-2-girls-1-…/
Shout out to Matt Silverman for some his serious production skills.#2G1P #noshow #removed #area51 The Daily Dot
I finally received my copy of of Wireltern magazine where Removed is used to illustrate a story about how parents are interacting with smartphones while parenting and how that alters their relationship. Its certainly worth the quick read!
https://www.wireltern.ch/artikel/erziehung-mediennutzung-eltern-0519
