In a world of escalating political crises, the growing climate emergency, and the daily reality of social inequality and the suffering of minorities, the prospect of a better life faces boundaries and contradictions deeply rooted in human history. Through modernization, humanity destroys much; through innovation, it strives to repair that very damage. This is the paradox explored by the artists invited to Fotohaus Bordeaux 2026 as part of the Month of Photography Bordeaux.

Their diverse photographic narratives reveal the concrete actions of people who, with commitment and devotion, confront the darkness and horrors flooding our lives. Through these stories, the goal is to highlight the various forms of resistance and resilience that make it possible to overcome apocalyptic conditions and re-enchant the world. Just as new greenery grows from scorched earth, may we seize the chance to realize our vision of tolerance, inclusion, environmental protection, and reconstruction—for a world that is both livable and vibrant.

Hannah Goldstein — Wo geht es hin?
Claire Laude — When Water Comes Together With Other Water, et autres…
Tatiana Vdovenko — The Night Before
Martin Lamberty & Jann Höfer — One Million Years
Alexandre Dupeyron — Ashes of the Future
Mathias Zwick – Mirazh– Albanie 2023-2025
Jef Bonifacino – natural touch
Jana Margarete Schuler – Between blood and glitter
Mélanie Wenger – Sugar Moon
Lucia Bláhová – Vrajitoare – witches, fortune tellers, healers…
Ann-Christine Wöhrl – Witches in Exile

ParisBerlin>fotogroup, the non-profit association founded by curator Christel Boget, is a platform that has been active for 23 years in promoting contemporary photography and the Franco-German and European photography scenes. In 2014, ParisBerlin>fotogroup founded the exhibition concept FOTOHAUS, which has been taking place in three locations since 2022: Bordeaux, Arles, and Berlin.

Part of the 3rd “Mois de la Photo” Bordeaux.

Saturday, Apr 4, 2026:
3 pm Guided tour (de/fr), with the photographers and Karsten Kurowski in attendance
4 – 6 pm Franco-German quiz (de/fr)
6:30 – 10 pm Opening reception at 6:30 pm, and party from 8 pm with DJs Franky Fahrenheit / Moscha.
This program is supported by the Buergerfondscitoyen (fondscitoyen.eu)

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026:
3 pm Guided tour (de/fr) in the presence of the photographers
7 pm Performance (de/fr) “Score of the Visible” with Alexandre Dupeyron (Arts visuels), Manuela Hartel (Performance/Arts Visuels/Voix), György Kurtág Jr. (Hangsimogato), Gunnar Geisse (Laptop guitare). Venue: Base sous-marine, Bassins à Flot quarter: Boulevard Alfred Daney 33300 Bordeaux. In collaboration with the Photographers’ collective LesAssociés.
9 pm Quiz draw (de/fr)

Saturday, Apr 11, 2026:
11 am Film Screening of the documentary photography film “600°” (YouTube Trailer). Members of the French Photographers’ collective LesAssociés will be present to discuss the film with you after the screening. They will be joined by Brazilian photojournalist Carolina Arantes and her work Altamira, and geographer Arthur Guerin-Turcq. The discussion will be moderated by Florent Basiletti, independent curator and co-director of La Kabine and the Arles OFF Festival(s).
Venue: Cinéma L’utopia, 5 Place Camille Jullian, Bordeaux. In collaboration with the Photographers’ collective LesAssociés.
2:30 pm Book Signing of 600° with LesAssociés at the exhibition venue, Hôtel de Ragueneau Bordeaux.

Saturday, Apr 25, 2026:
11 – 12 am Guided tour (de/fr) “Witches in Exile” with Ann-Christine Wöhrl, Location: Hors Les Murs | Cimetière De La Chartreuse.
2:30 pm Talk (de/fr) “Witches in Exile” with Ann-Christine Woehrl & Pascale Giffard.

Programme | Photo House Bordeaux Associates:
The Engraving Workshop | 88 Av. Roger Salengro, Begles
April 9 – 25, 2026, Thu – Sat 2 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 9, 6:30 pm Opening Reception “Là, Ici, Maintenant” by Jean Batard.