A diverse collection of photography-focused events is set to take place across multiple international locations this summer and fall, offering enthusiasts opportunities to engage with visual storytelling, documentary arts, and contemporary photography exhibitions. These events span from intimate gallery shows in Paris to immersive workshops in Japan and film festivals in the French countryside.
One of the most notable upcoming events is "The Art of Storytelling: Reportage, Series, Essay" workshop featuring renowned photographer Gerd Ludwig, scheduled to take place in Nagasaki, Japan. Hosted by Nobechi Creative, this comprehensive program will run from September 27th through October 9th, 2025, providing participants with an extended opportunity to explore documentary photography techniques in the historically significant setting of Nagasaki.
In the heart of Provence, France, the newly established Dora Maar Film Festival promises to celebrate arts documentaries in a picturesque setting. The festival will be held at two distinguished venues - Hôtel du Tingry and Le Domaine du Fortin in Ménerbes - from August 29th to August 31st, 2025. This three-day event represents a fresh addition to the cultural calendar, focusing specifically on documentary films related to the arts.
Paris art lovers can look forward to a special exhibition at Galerie Arnoux featuring the work of photographer Bruno Sassarone. Located at 27 rue Guénégaud in the 6th arrondissement, this gallery presentation will run from November 12th through November 22nd, 2025, offering visitors a concentrated ten-day window to experience Sassarone's photographic vision in one of Paris's most prestigious gallery districts.
London's photography scene will be enriched by "Grace and Fire," an exhibition showcasing the work of Gérard Uféras at Kulturalis gallery. Situated at 14 Old Queen Street in London SW1H 9HP, this month-long exhibition will be available for viewing throughout the entire month of August 2025, providing ample opportunity for photography enthusiasts to engage with Uféras's distinctive artistic approach. These events collectively demonstrate the international scope and continuing vitality of contemporary photography culture, offering diverse perspectives and learning opportunities for both emerging and established practitioners in the field.
