J. F. Novotny Fotografie

29/03/2026

My new concept project "weDrown" is now on Behance... With this concept series I attempt to address the “sinking” and loss of fundamental human freedoms in a rapidly changing world... linking the threat posed by environmental change to the erosion of freedom and human dignity: https://www.behance.net/gallery/246603767/weDrown-About-the-erosion-of-freedom-and-human-dignity

26/02/2026

Since 2012, UNESCO has reported a global decline in freedom of expression; attacks on journalists, scientists, and activists have intensified, particularly since 2022. Freedom House reports that for 19 consecutive years, global freedom has been declining rather than increasing — and of all the civil rights measured, has eroded the most. are universally valid and cannot be separated. Therefore my concept series asks the question: What is humanity leaving behind?
Human rights are universally valid and cannot be separated. Therefore my concept photography series "weDrown" asks the question: What is humanity leaving behind?
https://www.saatchiart.com/en-de/art/Photography-weDrown-Freedom-of-Expression/706072/13629143/view

02/01/2026

„Campbell’s Soup Cans“ from Andy is a symbol for the uniformity of a consumer-oriented society but also for „consumption equality“ … saying that all people - rich and poor - should be able to afford basic goods that contribute to their well-being and therefore be allowed to participate as equal members of society. But: consumer equality as well as are under pressure worldwide, primarily due to growing income and wealth inequality with consequences for personal dignity and participation. As a contemporary, current interpretation of Warhol's work, this piece from my ongoing series “weDrown” aims to draw attention to this alarming development: https://www.jfnovotny.com/wedrown-affordability/

25/11/2025

New This Week 11-24-2025: Bold, intimate, or contemplative, your next favorite piece is waiting to be uncovered:
Proud to be featured again on my favorite art platform, Saatchi Art, by chief curator Rebecca Wilson!
This CameraSelfie (No. 41) shows a vintage Canon FT QL capturing itself in front of a contemporary wallpaper of that time period! Find it at Saatchi Art as limited large edition on high quality baryt paper or open edition print, on canvas or fine art paper, metal or photo paper, framed or unframed...
https://www.saatchiart.com/en-de/art-collection/painting-sculpture-mixed-media-photography-collage-drawing/New-This-Week-11-24-2025/153961/889661/view

16/11/2025

On the fragility of human values... With my concept series “weDrown,” I attempt to address the “sinking” and loss of fundamental human freedoms in a rapidly changing world. My approach is to directly link the threat posed by environmental change to the erosion of freedom and human dignity... https://www.jfnovotny.com/portfolio/wedrown/

08/11/2025

CameraSelfie No. 99: Leica IIIa as limited and open edition at Saatchi Art as well as Bild & Rahmen Werkladen Köln... Leica Camera
https://www.saatchiart.com/en-de/art/Photography-CameraSelfie-99-Limited-Edition-of-10/706072/8236019/view

28/10/2025

My work "ColorImpossible #10 - Staircase" available at Saatchi Art as limited edition on baryt paper...

Saatchi Art is pleased to offer the photograph, "ColorImpossible #10 - Staircase (Limited Edition #2 of 7)," by Flynn Newton, available for purchase at $2,178 USD. Original Photography: Color on Paper. Size is 27.6 H x 39.4 W x 0.1 in.

24/10/2025

Schon gewusst? Der Bild & Rahmen Werkladen Köln beherbergt eine Online-Galerie meiner CameraSelfies! Als Produzent der FineArt-Prints der auf Barytpapier legt der Werkladen eine kleinformatigere Edition auf; jedes Motiv (!) ist im Format 40x40 cm erhältlich. Signierte und größere Drucke sind auf Wunsch selbstverständlich ebenfalls erhältlich; einfach ansprechen. Ich kann nur sagen: ein Blick lohnt sich!
Der Bild & Rahmen Werkladen in Köln ist einer der größten deutschen Einrahmungsfachbetriebe mit 45 Jahren Erfahrung. Auf diese Qualität und das umfassendes Sortiment vertrauen zehntausende Privatkunden, Unternehmen, Museen + Galerien...
https://www.werkladen.de/cameraselfie

30/04/2025

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19/04/2025

I wish each of you a happy, sunny and relaxing Easter... with this spring-like and very yellow No. 43 🐥🌼☀️
https://www.saatchiart.com/en-de/art/Photography-CameraSelfie-43-Large-Edition-1-of-10/706072/2543131/view

15/01/2025

Wir haben uns entschieden, die Deadline für unseren Förderpreis 2025 zu verlängern! Auf der Website des PIC findet ihr alle notwendigen Infos. Und: die Teilnahme ist kostenlos! ☺️