As summer draws to a close, several significant photography exhibitions and festivals are wrapping up across different continents, showcasing diverse artistic perspectives and celebrating the medium's storytelling power. These events, spanning from France to Japan, highlight the international scope of contemporary photography culture.
L'ANGLE Photos gallery in Hendaye, France, is currently hosting "Où vont les rêves" (Where Dreams Go), featuring the work of photographer Benjamin Juhel. The exhibition, located at 6 rue des Citronniers in the Basque town of Hendaye, runs from August 22nd through September 28th, 2025. The gallery specializes in photographic works and has become a notable destination for photography enthusiasts visiting the French-Spanish border region.
Meanwhile, in Nagasaki, Japan, Nobechi Creative is presenting "The Art of Storytelling: Reportage, Series, Essay," a comprehensive workshop and exhibition featuring renowned photographer Gerd Ludwig. This educational event, scheduled from September 27th to October 9th, 2025, focuses on the technical and artistic aspects of documentary photography, offering participants insight into professional storytelling techniques.
The newly established Dora Maar Film Festival has made its debut in Provence, celebrating arts documentaries in the picturesque village of Ménerbes. Hosted at both Hôtel du Tingry and Le Domaine du Fortin, this three-day festival ran from August 29th to August 31st, 2025. Named after the French photographer and painter who was Pablo Picasso's partner and muse, the festival represents a fresh addition to the region's cultural calendar.
In Paris, Galerie Arnoux is preparing to showcase the work of Bruno Sassarone in an upcoming exhibition titled "Paris." Located at 27 rue Guénégaud in the 6th arrondissement, this gallery presentation is scheduled to run from November 12th through November 22nd, 2025, extending the photography season well into autumn.
London's cultural scene is also participating in this international photography showcase, with Kulturalis gallery presenting "Grace and Fire" by photographer Gérard Uféras. The exhibition, held at 14 Old Queen Street in central London, runs throughout the month of August 2025, providing British audiences with access to contemporary French photographic work.
These exhibitions collectively demonstrate the vibrant state of international photography, with venues across Europe and Asia offering diverse perspectives on the medium. From documentary storytelling workshops to gallery presentations and film festivals, the events highlight photography's continued evolution as both an art form and a means of cultural expression.
