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46th Rencontres d'Arles Opens with New Leadership

festival-fair · 2026-04-24

The 46th edition of the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival took place from July 6 to September 20, 2015, across multiple venues in Arles. The festival marked a new era with the arrival of a new leadership duo: Hubert Védrine as president, succeeding Jean-Noël Jeanneney, and Sam Stourdzé as director. The event featured a wide range of photographic exhibitions and installations throughout the city.

Key facts

  • 46th edition of Rencontres d'Arles
  • Held from July 6 to September 20, 2015
  • Multiple venues in Arles
  • Hubert Védrine appointed president, succeeding Jean-Noël Jeanneney
  • Sam Stourdzé appointed director
  • New leadership marks a new era for the festival

Entities

Institutions

  • Rencontres d'Arles
  • artpress

Locations

  • Arles
  • France

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