The summer art season is heating up with four distinctive cultural events spanning from France to the United Kingdom, offering photography enthusiasts and art lovers a diverse range of exhibitions and festivals. These featured events showcase everything from documentary filmmaking to contemporary photography, providing unique cultural experiences across multiple European venues.
The inaugural Dora Maar Film Festival marks a significant new addition to the cultural calendar, celebrating arts documentaries in the picturesque region of Provence. Taking place from August 29th to August 31st, 2025, this three-day festival will be hosted at two prestigious locations: Hôtel du Tingry and Le Domaine du Fortin in Ménerbes, Provence. The festival represents a fresh celebration of documentary filmmaking focused specifically on the arts, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and cultural enthusiasts in one of France's most beautiful regions.
In Paris, Galerie Arnoux presents a solo exhibition featuring the work of Bruno Sassarone, located at 27 rue Guénégaud in the 6th arrondissement. This exhibition runs from November 12th to November 22nd, 2025, offering visitors a concentrated ten-day window to experience Sassarone's photographic vision. The gallery, situated in one of Paris's most culturally rich neighborhoods, provides an intimate setting for this focused presentation of contemporary photography.
London's cultural scene welcomes "Grace and Fire," an exhibition by renowned photographer Gérard Uféras, hosted at Kulturalis gallery located at 14 Old Queen Street, London SW1H 9HP. Running throughout the entire month of August 2025, from August 1st to August 31st, this exhibition promises to showcase Uféras's distinctive photographic style and artistic vision. The month-long duration allows ample opportunity for photography enthusiasts and art collectors to experience this significant showing.
Meanwhile, in the historic city of Arles, France, IRIS ARLES presents an exhibition featuring the work of David Meskhi at their location on 4 rue Croix Rouge, 13200 Arles. This exhibition enjoys the longest run among the featured events, spanning from July 5th to August 17th, 2025. The extended timeline reflects both the significance of Meskhi's work and Arles's reputation as a major center for photography, particularly during the summer months when the city becomes a hub for photographic arts and cultural exchange.
