As summer draws to an end, several notable photography exhibitions and art events are wrapping up or beginning their fall seasons across Europe and Japan. These diverse cultural offerings showcase contemporary photography, documentary work, and artistic storytelling from established and emerging artists.

At L'ANGLE Photos gallery in Hendaye, France, the exhibition "Où vont les rêves" (Where Dreams Go) by photographer Benjamin Juhel is currently on display. Located at 6 rue des Citronniers in Hendaye (64700), this photography exhibition runs from August 22nd through September 28th, 2025. The gallery specializes in contemporary photographic works and provides visitors with an intimate viewing experience of Juhel's dreamlike imagery.

In Nagasaki, Japan, photography enthusiasts can attend "The Art of Storytelling: Reportage, Series, Essay" workshop and exhibition featuring renowned photographer Gerd Ludwig. This intensive program, hosted by Nobechi Creative, takes place from September 27th to October 9th, 2025. Ludwig, known for his powerful documentary photography, will guide participants through the techniques and principles of visual storytelling in various formats including reportage, photographic series, and photo essays.

The newly established Dora Maar Film Festival is making its debut in the picturesque region of Provence, France. This innovative celebration of arts documentaries is being held at two prestigious venues: Hôtel du Tingry and Le Domaine du Fortin in Ménerbes. The three-day festival runs from August 29th through August 31st, 2025, and promises to bring together filmmakers, artists, and cultural enthusiasts to explore the intersection of visual arts and documentary filmmaking.

Paris art lovers can look forward to an upcoming exhibition at Galerie Arnoux featuring the work of photographer Bruno Sassarone. The gallery, located at 27 rue Guénégaud in the 6th arrondissement (75006), will present Sassarone's Paris-themed photographic works from November 12th to November 22nd, 2025. This exhibition will offer viewers a fresh perspective on the French capital through the lens of contemporary photography.

Meanwhile, in London, the exhibition "Grace and Fire" by photographer Gérard Uféras is currently running throughout the month of August 2025. Hosted at Kulturalis gallery on 14 Old Queen Street in London SW1H 9HP, this exhibition showcases Uféras's distinctive approach to capturing both elegance and intensity in his photographic work. The show provides London audiences with an opportunity to experience the photographer's unique vision and technical mastery.

These exhibitions and events represent the continued vitality of the international photography scene, offering diverse perspectives and artistic approaches from France, Japan, and the United Kingdom. As summer transitions into fall, these cultural offerings provide both established collectors and new enthusiasts with opportunities to engage with contemporary photographic art and documentary storytelling across multiple continents.