Photo Elysée presents Gen Z photography exhibition with 66 artists exploring identity and new visual languages
The exhibition 'Gen Z: Shaping a New Gaze' is currently on display at Photo Elysée in Lausanne and will run until 1 February 2026. It features the works of 66 artists born from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, focusing on themes of personal narratives, cultural backgrounds, and global challenges. Among the featured artists are Delali Ayivi (b. 1996), who investigates issues of race and identity; Quil Lemons (b. 1997), who delves into Black queerness; Clara Belleville (b. 1996), who captures the beauty in mundane experiences; Hidhir Badaruddin (b. 1995), who reflects on memory and migration; and Valerie Geissbühler Pacheco (b. 1999), known for her immersive installations. The exhibition is further enriched by sound, illustrating photography's role in cultural and social discourse.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Gen Z: Shaping a New Gaze' runs until 1 February 2026
- Features 66 artists born between mid-1990s and early 2010s
- Delali Ayivi explores race, culture and belonging through fashion and portraiture
- Quil Lemons' GLITTERBOY series reimagines masculinity through glittered portraits
- Clara Belleville transforms everyday domestic moments into contemplative narratives
- Hidhir Badaruddin examines memory and migration using analogue and digital techniques
- Valerie Geissbühler Pacheco creates immersive installations with photographs, text and sculpture
- Sound integration enhances narrative and emotional resonance throughout the exhibition
Entities
Artists
- Delali Ayivi
- Quil Lemons
- Clara Belleville
- Hidhir Badaruddin
- Valerie Geissbühler Pacheco
- Gabriela Marciniak
- River Claure
- Daniel Obasi
- Ziyu Wang
- Fatimazohra Serri
- Chloé Azzopardi
- Shirley Stevenson
Institutions
- Photo Elysée
- Aesthetica Magazine
- Aesthetica Art Prize
- Vanity Fair
- ECAL
Locations
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
- Lomé
- Togo
- Germany
- Bolivia