From 29 August to 5 September, the Swiss art scene will pulse to the rhythm of the Swiss Month of Photography. Acting as a true catalyst for Switzerland’s vibrant cultural landscape, this festival offers the public the opportunity to explore a wide variety of artistic spaces, ranging from internationally renowned institutions to emerging venues. It is a unique occasion to (re)discover leading figures in photography alongside tomorrow’s Swiss and international talents, across the different regions of the country.
Switzerland is home to one of the world’s richest and most dynamic photographic scenes, thanks to its dense network of festivals, museums, galleries, art schools, libraries, archives, public and private collections, and artists’ studios. The Swiss Month of Photography maps out this extraordinary ecosystem and, over the course of six weeks, opens the doors to artistic spaces, some of which are usually closed to the public. Visitors will be able to explore these places—often free of charge—through a diverse programme that includes exhibitions in museums, galleries and festivals, artist studio visits and photographic encounters, workshops, performances, and behind-the-scenes guided tours, among many other events.
This unprecedented festival, national in scale, is the result of a collective effort to enhance the visibility and reach of photographic institutions and events across Switzerland. The Swiss Month of Photography is an initiative of the Spectrum – Photography in Switzerland association and is organised by its committee: Danaé Panchaud (President), Ann-Christin Bertrand, Estelle Blaschke, Teresa Gruber, Milo Keller, Nadine Reding, Manuel Sigrist, Alfio Tommasini, and Nadine Wietlisbach
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