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The 29th edition of Paris Photo, the premier international fair dedicated to the photographic medium, officially opened its doors at the Grand Palais in Paris today. Running from November 12 to 15, 2026, the event serves as a landmark celebration, marking the bicentenary of photography.
This year’s edition brings together 246 exhibitors, including 199 galleries and 48 publishers from 38 countries, creating a comprehensive overview of the medium’s past, present, and future.
A Milestone Celebration
The fair is the first international event to officially celebrate the 200th anniversary of photography. According to Anna Planas, artistic director of Paris Photo, this milestone is not merely a retrospective of history but a platform to examine the medium’s ongoing transformations.
“This anniversary is an opportunity to consider the transformations of photography. We aim to invite a broad audience to discover and celebrate the medium in all its diversity,” Planas stated.
Key Highlights of the 2026 Edition:
- Thomas Ruff Installation: Upon entering the Grand Palais, visitors are greeted by a monumental 36-meter-long retrospective installation by artist Thomas Ruff, covering over four decades of his work.
- Principal Sector: Located in the nave, this sector hosts 152 international galleries, featuring everything from historical processes to contemporary works.
- Voices and Digital Sectors: These areas explore the paradox of photography-a medium designed to preserve memory while constantly evolving and facing the threat of technological obsolescence.
- Emergence & Editions: The upper floor features 20 monographic projects from a new generation of artists, alongside 48 publishing houses from 17 countries.
The fair also features the Elles x Paris Photo parcours, curated this year by Aldeide Delgado, which highlights the essential contributions of women artists to the field. Additionally, the Centre Pompidou is participating with a special presentation titled Révéler, curated from its extensive photography collection.
Paris Photo continues to solidify its role as an essential hub for collectors, curators, and the general public, providing a unique vantage point on how photography shapes our understanding of the world.
Source: TF1 Info
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