Nicolas Bouvier's Photography at Musée d'art contemporain
The Musée d'art contemporain in France is hosting an exhibition of photographs by Nicolas Bouvier, the renowned Swiss writer and traveler, until October 31, 2026. The show, titled "Les images de Nicolas Bouvier, écrivain voyageur," presents his visual work alongside his literary legacy. Bouvier, best known for his travelogue "L'Usage du monde," captured images during his journeys across Asia and the Middle East in the 1950s and 1960s. The exhibition runs through October 31, 2026, and was reviewed by Christine Coste in L'ŒIL's July 2026 issue.
Key facts
- Exhibition of Nicolas Bouvier's photographs at Musée d'art contemporain
- Title: 'Les images de Nicolas Bouvier, écrivain voyageur'
- Runs until October 31, 2026
- Bouvier was a Swiss writer and traveler
- Known for 'L'Usage du monde'
- Photographs from travels in Asia and Middle East in 1950s-60s
- Reviewed by Christine Coste in L'ŒIL
- Article published in L'ŒIL n°797, July 1, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Nicolas Bouvier
Institutions
- Musée d'art contemporain
- L'ŒIL
- Musée d’art contemporain de Montélimar
- Le Monde
Locations
- France
- Montélimar
- Japan