PhotoBrussels Festival 2026 Celebrates 10th Edition with 52 Exhibitions Across Brussels
The 10th PhotoBrussels Festival is set to continue until 22 February 2026, showcasing 52 exhibitions throughout Brussels featuring over 100 artists, with nearly half hailing from Belgium and three-quarters living locally. Delphine Dumont, the founder, emphasizes the significance of photography in modern culture, creating a platform for both new and established talents. Notable exhibitions include 'Beyond the Horizon' by Scarlett Hooft Graafland, 'Homesick New York' by Michael Ackerman, and 'Making Nature' by Ruud Van Empel. The festival aims to place Brussels on par with prestigious events like Rencontres d'Arles and Paris Photo, highlighting photography's ability to transform experiences. This edition underscores the vibrancy of Belgian photography amidst a sea of visuals, asserting that impact, rather than sheer volume, determines its worth.
Key facts
- PhotoBrussels Festival 2026 runs until 22 February 2026
- This is the 10th anniversary edition of the festival
- 52 exhibitions are presented across Brussels venues
- Over 100 artists participate, with nearly half being Belgian
- Founder Delphine Dumont established the festival 10 years ago
- Key exhibitions include works by Scarlett Hooft Graafland, Michael Ackerman, and Ruud Van Empel
- The festival positions Brussels alongside Rencontres d'Arles, Paris Photo, and Photo London
- Approximately 95 million photos are uploaded daily to Instagram
Entities
Artists
- Scarlett Hooft Graafland
- Michael Ackerman
- Ruud Van Empel
- Delphine Dumont
- Anna Müller
- Camille Peyre
- Frederik Vercruysse
- Peter Waterschoot
Institutions
- PhotoBrussels Festival
- Michèle Schoonjans Gallery
- box galerie
- Galerie Fontana
- Spazio Nobile
- Aesthetica Magazine
- Rencontres d'Arles
- Paris Photo
- Photo London
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- New York
- Paris
- London
- Arles