Blind Magazine — Photography at First Sight

Bruce Eesly: When AI Asks the Question

Bruce Eesly’s exhibition at Les Rencontres de la Photographie festival in Arles questions the dazzling narrative of the Green Revolution.

A Breath of Fresh Air in Arles

The opening week of the Rencontres d’Arles began with unseasonably cool weather for southern France. Just 86°F in the shade, accompanied by gusts …

Marginal Images

How can photography capture the “outside,” the “alongside”? Several exhibitions at this year’s Rencontres d’Arles explore the concept of the margins: the fringes …

Rajesh Vora: Eyes on the Roof

The playful, enigmatic architecture of private houses in rural Punjab caught photographer Rajesh Vora's attention, and is now on view at Les Rencontres …

Documentary Focus at Les Rencontres d’Arles

The 55th edition of Les Rencontres d’Arles shines a spotlight on documentary photography, spanning from classic twentieth-century techniques to the most experimental contemporary …

Olympic Shots

One of Arles festival’s exhibitions this year is entirely dedicated to sports photography, drawing from the vast archives of the Olympic Museum and …

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Narahashi Asako. Kawaguchiko, 2003, half awake and half asleep in the water series. Courtesy of the artist / PGI / Aperture.

In Arles, a Focus on Japanese Photography

Japan takes center stage at the 55th Rencontres d’Arles. Five exhibitions celebrate the country’s photographic art, in particular by women, bringing to light underrecognized yet seminal works.

By Copélia Mainardi July 3, 2024