KYOTOGRAPHIE 2026's Theme is "EDGE"; 13 Groups from 8 Countries to Participate
KYOTOGRAPHIE 2026 will be held from April 18 to May 17, 2026, featuring the theme "EDGE" with 13 groups from 8 countries.Summary
The 14th edition of KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival, a staple event in Kyoto during springtime, is scheduled from April 18 to May 17, 2026. The theme for this iteration is "EDGE," a keyword intended to provoke dynamic contemplation around the multifaceted concept of 'boundaries'—encompassing division, contact, transition, conflict, and the moment of stepping into the unknown. The festival will feature programs by 13 artist groups from eight countries, including Japan, South Africa, France, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. The structure remains the same, utilizing historic buildings and cultural hubs across Kyoto City as venues, transforming the city itself into the festival space where diverse aesthetics and ideologies intersect at the "edge."
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