Fotografia Europea 2026 Explores Ghosts of the Moment in Reggio Emilia
The 20th edition of Fotografia Europea will take place in Reggio Emilia, Italy, from April 30 to June 14, 2026. The theme, 'Fantasmi del quotidiano' (Ghosts of the Moment), is curated by Tim Clark, Arianna Catania, Luce Lebart, and Walter Guadagnini, focusing on how contemporary photography interacts with unresolved histories. Notable solo exhibitions include 'Bravo' by Felipe Romero Beltrán, 'Automated Refusal' by Salvatore Vitale, 'Our Hidden Room' by Mohamed Hassan, 'Le Jardin d'Hannibal' by Marine Lanier, 'Vestiges of the Future' by Frédéric D Oberland, 'Ghostwriter' by Elena Bellantoni, and 'Stains & Ashes' by Ola Rindal. The event will also feature group exhibitions like '200×200' and 'Ghostland', with the new venue Palazzo Scaruffi joining historic locations and a Luigi Ghirri exhibition at Palazzo dei Musei.
Key facts
- Fotografia Europea 2026 runs 30 April to 14 June 2026 in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- Theme: 'Fantasmi del quotidiano' (Ghosts of the Moment).
- Curated by Tim Clark, Arianna Catania, Luce Lebart, and Walter Guadagnini.
- Solo shows: Felipe Romero Beltrán, Salvatore Vitale, Mohamed Hassan, Marine Lanier, Frédéric D Oberland, Elena Bellantoni, Ola Rindal.
- Group show '200×200' includes works from William Henry Fox Talbot and Eadweard Muybridge to smartphones.
- Group show 'Ghostland' at Palazzo da Mosto features Sara Bezovšek and Vaste Programme.
- New venue: Palazzo Scaruffi opens for the festival.
- Luigi Ghirri exhibition at Palazzo dei Musei explores sound and image.
- Emilia Martin and Federica Mambrini won exhibitions via open call; Simona Ghizzoni commissioned by Palazzo Magnani Foundation and Municipality of Reggio Emilia.
Entities
Artists
- Tim Clark
- Arianna Catania
- Luce Lebart
- Walter Guadagnini
- Felipe Romero Beltrán
- Salvatore Vitale
- Mohamed Hassan
- Marine Lanier
- Frédéric D Oberland
- Elena Bellantoni
- Fulvio Chimento
- Ola Rindal
- Sara Bezovšek
- Vaste Programme
- Emilia Martin
- Federica Mambrini
- Simona Ghizzoni
- Luigi Ghirri
- William Henry Fox Talbot
- Eadweard Muybridge
- Karl Blossfeldt
- Anna Atkins
Institutions
- Fotografia Europea
- Palazzo da Mosto
- Palazzo Magnani Foundation
- Municipality of Reggio Emilia
- Palazzo Scaruffi
- Palazzo dei Musei
- 1854 Photography
- Fondazione Palazzo Magnani
- Emilia-Romagna Region
- Gibellina Photoroad
- 1000 Words
- Archive of Modern Conflict
- Pavillon Populaire
- Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Mexico
- United States
- Gibellina
- Montpellier
- Bologna