Opening of the Rencontres d'Arles 2021

EDITORIAL

Crazy About Arles

When did we stop loving photography? Never! That impactful year has left behind only desires.

By Jonas Cuénin

FESTIVAL

10 Exhibitions to See at the 2021 Rencontres d’Arles Festival

The 2021 edition of the prestigious annual photography event, which opens today, features thirty-five exhibitions. 

Blind

 highlights a few of the ones you won't want to miss if you're attending the festival.

By Marie d'Harcourt

PROFILE

Sabine Weiss: A Century of Photography

Nearing 100, this last representative of French humanist photography, whose work is currently on view at Rencontres d'Arles festival, France, lifts the curtain on some of her darkroom secrets and shares her insights into photography today.

By Charlotte Jean

EXHIBITION

Stéphan Gladieu: Portraits Under Control in North Korea

The French photographer treats audiences at the Rencontres d’Arles to a rare close look at the daily life in North Korea in his captivating series, "Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Portraits", featured in an open-air exhibition.

By Laure Etienne

EXHIBITION

The Orient Express, a Railway Legend

Some 130 years after its first voyage, the Orient Express is still a source of fascination. Archival images revealed in the exhibition "Orient Express & Cie" at the Rencontres d'Arles festival, immerse us in the atmosphere of these incredible journeys reserved for a clientele in search of adventure and exoticism. 

By Jonas Cuénin

STILL AVAILABLE IN OUR LAB SECTION

ADVICE

What You Need to Start Your Career as a Visual Artist

In this article, photographer and educator Gaia Squarci gives her precious advice and tells about her various experiences to get you started in an artistic career.By Gaia Squarci

LESSON

A History of Documentary Photography

The peculiar thing about documentary photography is that, since the inception of the medium, documenting has been the very purpose of photography as a whole.By Guillaume Blanc

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Exploring the Magical World of Broadway's Backstage

Rivka S. Katvan has spent more than thirty years roaming the backstage areas of Broadway's most famous theaters and taken stunning shots of stars such as Julie Andrews and Elizabeth Taylor as they got ready to go on stage. An impressive body of work that will delight lovers of dramatic art. 

By Joy Majdalani

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