Program

The fires in La Teste and Landiras made big news in summer 2022 for their intensity and length. Now that winter is here and the media has moved on, the collective Les Associés is reflecting on what happened with a new documentary project called 600°. They’re using photography, video, and sound to explore the economic, social, and climate issues raised by the fires and still relevant questions about land management and planning.

In the second year of war, while men are scarce, life goes on in Ukraine. Women wait for their partners, youth face the threat of conscription, and older generations help care for children. Some people hide or can’t serve due to their roles in society. During his visit to Ukraine, Nicolas Dykmans focused on these often-overlooked individuals to show that life continues, even amid the trauma of conflict.

Al-Aziziyah, near the Jordanian border in Saudi Arabia, is quickly transforming into a tourist destination, with new buildings and workers arriving fast. Just a few years ago, it didn’t exist; it’s part of a redevelopment effort spreading to the countryside.
Lacking official plans, the town feels randomly constructed, with many empty or unfinished houses. The photographer explores the idea of "place" versus "non-place," aiming to capture the unique reality of this unusual environment.

Anna Laza’s Metaphysical Body Landscapes blend conceptual photography with the human form, creating striking images that evoke emotions and our connection to nature. Using black and white, she captures the essence of landscapes through the body, exploring themes of life and existence. Her work emphasizes sensuality without sexualizing her subjects, inviting viewers to reflect on the profound ties between humanity and the natural world.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

The street is a crucible where a constantly surprising human chromaticity manifests, always ready to reveal more about intimacy than you might think. On the street, we are all vulnerable. Even the photographer unveils his vulnerability, as the chosen subjects also speak about him. Ciprian Măceșaru is attentive to the states of others, often capturing […]

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.

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 on what truly matters. Curated by photographer Lorena Dumitrașcu, this showcase is a celebration of how photography can amplify voices, especially those often unheard, and […]

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 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. The project uses photography, official documents and social media elements to explore the codependence between industry and local life during a time of transformation.This project […]