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Dysnomia, Alexandre Dupeyron (DE) | Exhibition

Văcărești National Park București, București, Romania

Alexandre Dupeyron’s artistic projects have come together in Dysnomia, presented as a book, a live projection mixing his photos with a 60-minute music piece by Thomas Julienne's "Theorem of Joy," and an exhibition where he reinterprets his black-and-white work in color using a gum bichromate process.

Wish You Were Here, Sarah Palmer (CA) | Exhibition

Tineretului Park Sector 4, București, București, Romania

Wish You Were Here explores the rise of "last-chance tourism" in the face of the climate crisis, where travelers visit threatened destinations before they vanish. Spanning four continents over ten years, Palmer's work contrasts idyllic vacation spots with the harsh realities of climate change—melting glaciers, rising seas, and dying coral reefs. Her imagery intentionally juxtaposes leisure with the unsettling truth of our environmental decline.

The Angels of Nazareth, Hugo Weber – FR | Exhibition

Pasajul Mihai Bravu București, București, Romania

The community of Nazareth, managed by Caritas Spes, is a center for IDPs, mutilated soldiers, and drug addicts on the outskirts of Drohobych, Ukraine. Once a secret Soviet military base, it now symbolizes Ukrainian resilience and the quest for a national identity amidst ongoing conflict. The center brings together diverse individuals united by war, sharing stories of suffering and hope. This project aims to depict their daily lives, highlighting their struggle for normalcy and national pride. Since arriving six months ago, I’ve been moved by the Ukrainians’ gratitude and hospitality, and this work seeks to share their human drama and desire for peace.

Infiore, Joakim Kocjancic (SE) | exhibition

Scemtovici & Benowitz Gallery Str. Jean Louis Calderon 34, București, București, Romania

With the support of the Embassy of Sweden in Romania // From 2019 to 2023, Joakim Kocjancic explored Bucharest and felt an instant connection to the city’s raw energy. He was particularly drawn to the younger generation, capturing their unique style and attitude. His photos reflect the vibrancy of youth, the unpredictability of city life, and his own inner journey. It became a search for the extraordinary within the ordinary, as Pessoa said, "We see not what we see, but who we are."

RESILIENCE. AN ICELANDIC PERSPECTIVE, Sandra Mjoll Jonsdottir / Yael BC / Maria Kjartans / Kristjan Maack / Telma Har – IS | Exhibition

Scemtovici & Benowitz Gallery Str. Jean Louis Calderon 34, București, București, Romania

In “Resilience, an Icelandic Perspective”, Sandra Mjoll Jonsdottir, Yael BC, Maria Kjartans, Kristjan Maack, and Telma Harthese come together to explore what it means to endure and thrive in the face of change, both natural and human-made. Their works weave a narrative of survival, identity, and the powerful forces of the Icelandic environment, bringing a unique and vital perspective to this theme.

IF PLANTS COULD SPEAK, Henri Blommers – NL | Exhibition

Deschis Gastrobar Splaiul Unirii 160, București, București, Romania

With the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Romania // Curator: Ioana Cobzaru (NL-RO) //Henri Blommers’ art over the last decade has focused on environmental issues like climate change and industrial farming. He experiments with film to reflect these problems, even using chemicals and contaminated water. He highlights soil salinisation and suggests solutions like reducing pesticides, composting, and switching to plant-based diets. His work tackles today’s environmental challenges and hints at possible solutions.

VESSELS OF LIGHT, Ana Scripcariu-Ochiai – JP-RO | Exhibition

Deschis Gastrobar Splaiul Unirii 160, București, București, Romania

Curator: Ioana Cobzaru (NL-RO) // Ana Scripcariu-Ochiai, born in 1992, is a visual artist with roots in Japan and Romania. After studying oil painting at the Tokyo University of the Arts, where she graduated at the top of her class, she focused on blending cultural anthropology with her art, documenting indigenous festivals and folk traditions. Now working on her PhD in sculpture, her recent project, Vessels of Light, reflects her year-long immersion in Romanian culture, capturing its essence across the seasons. Her sensitive and poetic work has been exhibited in prestigious venues in Japan, Romania, Vietnam, and France.

RESILIENCE. TAKING THE SHOCK, Collective | Exhibition

Deschis Gastrobar Splaiul Unirii 160, București, București, Romania

In partnership with Wipplay Paris // The Larousse dictionary defines resilience as the ability to withstand shocks and keep going, whether in mechanics, ecology, or human behavior. It's about taking a hit and moving forward. Through photography, resilience captures strength, vulnerability, and hope, revealing how life endures even as seasons change.

THE POWER OF SPORTS, UNHCR | Collective Exhibition

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town Strada Doamnei 12, București, București, Romania

When people flee violence or conflict, they face years of uncertainty. Sport can be a source of hope, helping them heal, grow, and find normalcy. It brings joy, builds friendships, and helps integrate refugees into their new communities. This exhibition by UNHCR shows how sport can change lives, break barriers, and even take talented individuals to the Olympic Games.

SHARE, TAG OR DYE AGAIN, Collective | Exhibition

Pe baricade Strada Radu Vodă 23A, București, București, Romania

Our last stop for the STD EW traveling installation is back home, in the basement of Pe Baricade, in the middle of Bucharest. Share, Tag or Dye is that place […]

PASSENGERS, CÉSAR DEZFULI, ES-IR | Exhibition

Scemtovici & Benowitz Gallery Str. Jean Louis Calderon 34, București, București, Romania

In the summer of 2016, César Dezfuli spent three weeks on the Iuventa, a boat run by the NGO Jugend Retter, rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean. On August 1st, he photographed 118 people saved from a dinghy near Libya, aiming to humanize their stories and capture their trauma as they arrived in Pozzallo, Italy.

Born in Madrid, Dezfuli is a self-taught journalist and photographer focused on migration and human rights. His work has spanned global issues, including elections and families defying China’s one-child policy. Since 2015, he has concentrated on the migrant crisis, leading to his project “Passengers,” which challenges how migration is visually represented.

PhotoVoice – Exhibition, Collective | Exhibition

Youth National Foundation Strada Căderea Bastiliei 11, București, București, Romania

Explore an exhibition where photos and stories capture the heart of community life—its challenges, places, and connections. Featuring work from participants of all ages, the Photovoice Exhibition highlights personal perspectives […]

IF… YOU CAN IMAGINE, Ionuț Maga – RO | Exhibition

Victoria Hub Calea Victoriei 210, București, București, Romania

The project “If… you can imagine” is inspired by Rudyard Kipling's poem “If.” It pairs his thoughts on life’s ups and downs with photos from the artist's portfolio, all about resilience. The exhibition features a big print or projection of the poem, plus a QR code to read it online. Visitors are challenged to pick one or two photos that resonate with the poem’s themes.

ANTHROPOCENE, GORJ, Bogdan Tutuneanu, Andrei Radu – RO | Exhibition

Scemtovici & Benowitz Gallery Str. Jean Louis Calderon 34, București, București, Romania

Anthropocene, Gorj is an artistic documentation of the southern part of Gorj County, Romania, where the lignite industry has been the main force shaping both landscape and culture for decades. […]

Our festival is not only about photography, but also about having fun and enjoying the arts. We have prepared a series of events that will make your experience unforgettable.

You will be able to attend parties, live music concerts and product presentations, featuring artists from different fields and genres. You will have 10 days of pure entertainment and excitement, with great music and amazing vibes.

50+ Events

THE 2024 EDITION MEANS MORE THAN 50 EVENTS: EXHIBITIONS, FILM SCREENINGS, PHOTO WALKS & WORKSHOPS, TALKS & DEBATES, ARTIST TALKS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND THE BUCHAREST PHOTOFEST CONFERENCE

150+ Artists

WE ARE HAPPY AND GLAD TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE WILL HAVE MORE THAN 150 ARTISTS, CURATORS AND PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL.

15 Films

THE SELECTION OF THE FILM SCREENINGS OF THE CURRENT EDITION INCLUDES AROUND 15 FILMS AND SOME OF THE FILM SCREENINGS ARE FOLLOWING BY Q/A SESSIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND SPECIAL GUESTS.