Linda Zhengová is a Czech-Chinese photographer, curator, and writer currently based in Amsterdam. With a practice spanning over a decade, her work delves into the complex themes of representation, sexuality, and trauma, using photography to challenge societal boundaries and taboos. Through her piercing visual narratives, Zhengová blurs the lines between documentary and fiction, encouraging viewers to question the nature of reality and how we construct truths.

Her artistic practice is deeply informed by academic and visual research, and she has authored several publications, including The Ambiguity of Visual Representations of Trauma (2020), Catharsis (2021), Katabasis (2023), and Strangers (2024). These works explore emotional landscapes, memory, and personal history, often uncovering hidden layers of trauma and healing.

As the curator of XXX, a publication by Discarded Magazine, Zhengová showcases her interest in contemporary erotic photography, adding a nuanced perspective to her exploration of intimacy and the human body. She also regularly contributes editorially to platforms such as GUP Magazine, FRESH EYES, Extra Extra, and Discarded Magazine, keeping her at the forefront of contemporary photography developments.

Zhengová’s images, often spontaneous and personal, capture her romantic and friendly encounters with strangers and fleeting moments of pure happiness. Her erotic imagery, evocative of a bygone era, suggests that memory is the space where love most vividly resides. By confronting viewers with moments of vulnerability and intimacy, her work invites a deep reflection on the intensity of human relationships. Through this, Zhengová challenges us to reconsider how we connect with both ourselves and others, offering a delicate balance between discomfort and empathy.