Rencontres d'Arles 2026: Seven Artists Explore Truth in Photography
An exhibition titled "The best possible way to tell the truth…" is currently ongoing at the Rencontres d'Arles, located above a Monoprix store, accessible via the clothing area. Curated by Nadine Hounkpatin, the showcase features seven artists, including Charlotte Yonga, Souleymane Bachir Diaw, and Amira Lamti. Mallory Lowe Mpoka was chosen by public vote, while Magali Paulin earned recognition from a jury. Highlighting issues such as memory and identity, Magali's work specifically addresses the colonial legacy of the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale in Nogent-sur-Marne, established in 1907. The exhibition will remain open until October 4, 2026.
Key facts
- The exhibition is part of the Louis Roederer Foundation Discovery Award at Rencontres d'Arles.
- It features seven artists: Charlotte Yonga, Souleymane Bachir Diaw, Phan Quang, Amira Lamti, Jordan Beal, Mallory Lowe Mpoka, and Magali Paulin.
- Mallory Lowe Mpoka won the public vote; Magali Paulin won the jury prize.
- The exhibition is curated by Nadine Hounkpatin.
- The show is located above a Monoprix supermarket, accessible through the clothing section.
- Magali Paulin's work focuses on the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale in Nogent-sur-Marne, Paris.
- Jordan Beal's series 'Linaments' uses AI to explore tropical island imagery.
- The exhibition runs through October 4, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Charlotte Yonga
- Souleymane Bachir Diaw
- Phan Quang
- Amira Lamti
- Jordan Beal
- Mallory Lowe Mpoka
- Magali Paulin
- Nadine Hounkpatin
Institutions
- Rencontres d'Arles
- Louis Roederer Foundation
Locations
- Arles
- France
- Vietnam
- Senegal
- Martinique
- Cameroon
- Tunisia
- Nogent-sur-Marne
- Paris
- Madagascar