Summer brings an exciting lineup of photography exhibitions and arts festivals spanning from Japan to Europe, featuring renowned photographers and emerging artists. The season's featured events highlight diverse artistic approaches, from documentary photography to contemporary visual storytelling, offering art enthusiasts multiple opportunities to engage with cutting-edge creative work.
One of the standout events is "The Art of Storytelling: Reportage, Series, Essay" workshop with acclaimed photographer Gerd Ludwig, taking place in Nagasaki, Japan. Organized by Nobechi Creative, this intensive program runs from September 27th through October 9th, 2025, providing participants with hands-on experience in documentary photography techniques. Ludwig, known for his powerful reportage work, will guide attendees through the nuances of visual narrative construction in one of Japan's most historically significant cities.
In the heart of Provence, the inaugural Dora Maar Film Festival celebrates documentary films focused on the arts. This new festival, held at the prestigious Hôtel du Tingry and Le Domaine du Fortin in Ménerbes, runs for three days from August 29th to August 31st, 2025. The festival honors the legacy of Dora Maar, the influential photographer and artist, by showcasing contemporary documentaries that explore various art forms and artistic processes.
Paris continues its tradition of showcasing contemporary photography with Bruno Sassarone's exhibition at Galerie Arnoux. Located at 27 rue Guénégaud in the 6th arrondissement, this exhibition runs from November 12th through November 22nd, 2025. Sassarone's work, which often captures urban landscapes and architectural elements, will be displayed in one of Paris's respected gallery spaces, offering visitors a unique perspective on contemporary French photography.
London's art scene features "Grace and Fire," a compelling exhibition by Gérard Uféras at Kulturalis gallery. The exhibition, located at 14 Old Queen Street in London SW1H 9HP, runs throughout August 2025, from the 1st to the 31st. Uféras, known for his dynamic and emotionally charged photography, presents work that explores themes of elegance and intensity, creating a powerful visual dialogue within the gallery space.
The southern French city of Arles hosts David Meskhi's work at IRIS ARLES, located at 4 rue Croix Rouge. This exhibition runs from July 5th through August 17th, 2025, showcasing Meskhi's contemporary photographic vision. Arles, famous for its annual photography festival, continues to serve as a hub for photographic excellence, with IRIS ARLES contributing to the city's rich visual arts landscape. These diverse exhibitions and workshops demonstrate the continued vitality of photography as both an art form and a means of cultural expression across international venues.
