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Ming Smith's Jazz-Infused Photography at Arles

exhibition · 2026-07-05

Ming Smith, a significant yet underrecognized figure in African American photography, is exhibiting her nocturnal, jazz-inflected images at the Église Sainte-Anne in Arles. The show is part of the 57th edition of the Rencontres d'Arles, the renowned international photography festival. Smith's work, which often explores themes of Black life and music, has gained increased attention in recent years, and this exhibition marks a rare French presentation of her oeuvre.

Key facts

  • Ming Smith is an African American photographer.
  • Her work is being exhibited at the Église Sainte-Anne in Arles.
  • The exhibition is part of the 57th edition of the Rencontres d'Arles.
  • Smith's images are described as 'jazzy' and full of night.
  • She is relatively unknown in France.
  • The Rencontres d'Arles is a major international photography festival.
  • The exhibition features Smith's nocturnal photographs.
  • The show highlights her jazz-inspired aesthetic.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Église Sainte-Anne
  • Rencontres d'Arles

Locations

  • Arles
  • France

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