Raymond Depardon's Unseen Works at Visa pour l'Image in Perpignan

The 38th edition of the International Festival of Photojournalism, Visa pour l'Image, is underway in Perpignan, France, until September 13. Amidst an art world transformed by artificial intelligence, the festival reaffirms its commitment to journalistic ethics in reportage. A highlight is an unprecedented selection of photographs by Raymond Depardon, showcasing his work as a reporter. Other notable presentations include rediscovered images by Étienne Montès, and long-term investigations such as Mads Nissen's documentation of the geography of cocaine, Gerd Ludwig's coverage of the Chernobyl aftermath, and Élise Blanchard's work on the sale of young girls in Afghanistan. An anonymous photographer provides testimony on the hardships faced by Tehran's residents amid war and repression. Diego Ibarra Sanchez and Mohammad Yassine offer war diaries from the recent conflict in Lebanon, while Yoray Liberman captures how Israeli society adapts to ongoing conflict. The wars in Sudan and Ethiopia are covered by Abdulmonam Eassa and Robin Tutenge respectively, depicting the collapse of nations trapped in crisis. The article, published in L'ŒIL n°798 on September 1, 2026, is part of the magazine's Expositions section. Full access is reserved for subscribers.