FOTOHOF>EDITION at the Arles Book Fair: What to Expect from Salzburg's Photography Centre Abroad
Artistic photography enthusiasts attending the renowned Rencontres d’Arles photography festival can look forward to a prominent presence from Salzburg's own FOTOHOF. The institution's publishing branch, FOTOHOF>EDITION, is heading to France for a multi-day showcase featuring its latest photobooks, intimate book signings, and engaging public discussions.
Programme Highlights and Special Events
For visitors planning to explore the Arles Book Fair, the schedule includes several key highlights running from July 7 to July 11, 2026. The main exhibition and fair activities are hosted at the Collège Saint-Charles, located at 2 rue de la Calade in Arles, with daily opening hours from 13:00 to 19:30.
Beyond the book displays, the programme places a strong emphasis on direct artist interactions, panel discussions, and collaborative presentations:
- Book Signings: A series of dedicated signing sessions will feature notable contemporary photographers and creators, including Elsa Okazaki, Sabine Jelinek, Eric Asamoah, Maria Oliveira, Florian Rainer, and Dasha Karetnikova. Sessions are scheduled at the Collège Saint-Charles as well as the nearby Librairie du Palais.
- FOTOHOF>CALLING Breakfast & Projection: Taking place on Wednesday, July 8, at L’Aire d’Arles, this special event in cooperation with P.IN.E.A Periodical will introduce the official longlist for FOTOHOF>CALLING.
- Panel Discussions and Round Tables: Academic and artistic dialogues will explore themes such as personal testimony, family narratives, and embodied experiences in contemporary photography. Key sessions include a book talk between Dasha Karetnikova and Danièle Méaux, alongside round table panels hosted at the ENSP Auditorium featuring contributors like Eric Asamoah and Anna Aicher.
Whether you are catching up with international colleagues, meeting authors, or discovering independent photobooks, this year's programme offers a comprehensive look at contemporary editorial photography. To discover more cultural highlights and upcoming exhibitions closer to home, you can explore the Salzburg museum search or browse the what's on exhibitions via Musemap (musemap.art).
