The Month of Photography: A precious opportunity for many visitors and art enthusiasts

Created in 2016 at the initiative of Hangar by Delphine Dumont, the PhotoBrussels Festival aims to gather all enthusiasts, actors, and professionals of contemporary photography for a month. Since 2022, a coordination committee manages the festival's organization and fosters synergy among the different participating venues. It comprises: Atelier Contraste, Box Galerie, Contretype, L’Enfant Sauvage, Fondation A Stichting, Hangar, La Nombreuse, Stieglitz19, Tipi Bookshop.

PhotoBrussels Festival positions Brussels as a significant player in the international photographic scene and is part of the European Month of Photography (EMOP), a network of photography festivals in various European cities: Berlin, Lisbon, Luxembourg, Paris, Vienna, and Brussels. The festival attracts a local audience (Brussels-Capital Region), Belgians, and international visitors (neighboring countries), along with photography professionals, collectors, and art gallery enthusiasts. It stands out by focusing on contemporary photography, showcasing both emerging and established artists. It presents the work of Belgian and international photographers, offering a multicultural perspective and an exciting, diverse program for all audiences. Throughout the month, the festival serves as a platform for exchanging and confronting ideas. A wide array of exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and guided tours runs throughout the schedule: essential meetings around photography. By not confining itself to a single exhibition space, PhotoBrussels Festival enables visitors to discover various aspects of Brussels while exploring photography.