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Archives - July 23, 2021 Already the title of the book is sublime Whatever You Say, Say Nothing! This is the book by Gilles Peress. It’s an event. Something rarely experienced. See the birth of a monument that will be in all libraries worthy of the name at the end of the year. It has been awaited for almost 50 years, since that day in 1972 in Ireland that made…

Archives - July 23, 2024 Robert Mapplethorpe’s photographs of flowers are well known, and recognizable for their delicate yet erotic beauty. What is less discussed is the role of the specific set of objects often appearing within their carefully constructed compositions. Frequently drawn from the artist’s collection, the vases and bowls found in these still lifes reveal a deep appreciation for design – reflecting the confident eye and regard for…

The international open call for 7 Photography Awards (2026) is now open. 7 International Photography Awards is dedicated to discovering distinctive visual stories and celebrating creative excellence in photography. The first round welcomes Single Photo and Series Photo entries from amateur and professional photographers worldwide. Work is reviewed for visual strength, originality, category relevance, technical quality, and overall impact. Click here to apply

The first time capsule dedicated to French-language photography. A world first: never before has a time capsule been dedicated exclusively to photography. Openning of the trunk  in 2026 to mark the bicentenary of the earliest surviving permanent photograph, taken by Nicéphore Niépce in his village of Saint-Loup-de-Varennes and entitled *Le Point de vue du Gras*. From 1 September to 31 December 2026, a collection of photographs and handwritten texts answering…

Grid Photo Gallery presents Animals 2026, an international open call dedicated to photographic works that explore the presence, meaning, and visual power of animals within the image. The theme is open to a wide range of approaches, including wildlife, documentary, portraiture, fine art, conceptual, studio, domestic, urban, and experimental photography. Animals may appear in natural habitats, human environments, staged scenes, symbolic compositions, or unexpected encounters. What matters is not the…

Photography, whilst it documents a specific time and place, is first and foremost an artistic act. This exhibition seeks to re-examine the difficult distinction between art and documentation. Depending on the era from which we view it, archives and documents can thus be revealed as works of art; conversely, works of art enable us to better understand the writing of history. A group exhibition by Juliette Agnel, Matthieu Gafsou, Emma…

The Wellcome Photography Prize 2027 is now open for entries, launching a global call for images that reveal how health is experienced, represented and understood. Marking its 30th year, the internationally recognised Prize continues to spotlight outstanding visual storytelling at the intersection of science and human experience. The Prize welcomes ambitious work spanning all scales of life, from scientific imaging and biomedical research to personal stories of care, illness, connection…

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation gives HfG Rundgang Award 2026 to Kerstin Weiser Kerstin Weiser receives this year’s HfG Rundgang Award 2026 by the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation for her project “Von Sandburg zu Sandburg” (“From sandcastle to sandcastle”). Presented annually, the prize recognises students at the Offenbach University of Art and Design (HfG Offenbach), whose work engages with the medium of photography. As part of its commitment to supporting emerging…

These small group tours of the city offer participants an opportunity to train their photographic eye and sensitivity. Shady little streets, contrasting monuments, a dazzling square and a timeless exhibition space are some of the highlights punctuating these introductory walks. Participants will do simple, technical experiments with light to focus more broadly on observation, distance, framing and personal choices. These photographic walks are primarily intended for beginners or near-beginners who…

Back to Lectoure, whose 2026 program we previously announced (1), to find on the walls of the art center the artfully pinned images of Yamamoto Masao (1957, Gamagōri, Japan), representing a fairly broad range of his work. First drawn to painting, he turned in the early 1980s to photography and above all to photographic processing and its various technical possibilities: developing, dyeing, toning, or even painting by hand. Yamamoto makes…

The Print Sales Gallery at The Photographers’ Gallery presents Sayuri Ichida: Playing the Piano Upstairs, a series centred on Ichida’s relationship with her sister. Ichida (b. 1985, Japan) is a UK-based photographer who explores self-identity, drawing on personal memories and lived experience. Through luminous handcrafted prints, Sayuri Ichida reveals ideas of memory, grief and sisterhood against the snowy landscapes of rural Japan. After losing their mother in their late teens,…

Born out of the belief that photography can be a catalyst for social change, L’Œil parlant brings together six women photographers, artists and a curator in Nantes, inspired by the values of popular education. Through participatory workshops, outreach work with vulnerable groups and collective creative projects, they champion an artistic practice capable of forging connections and bringing about social change. A conversation with Adeline Praud, who founded the collective in…

Bonhams' upcoming capsule collection from the Brentwood residence of William "Billy" Haines includes a remarkable group of vintage gelatin silver prints. The offering features portraits of Haines at home, candid images with his beloved Great Dane, and rare photographs alongside some of Hollywood's biggest stars. With estimates ranging from $800 to $4,000, the photographs come directly from Lorna Lane, Haines' longtime residence, offering a rare glimpse into the private life…