Getxophoto 2023

Getxophoto is an image festival created and managed by Begihandi, that has been taking place in Getxo –Basque Country, Euskadi– since 2007.

Overview

Getxophoto is part of a cultural ecosystem with the aim of being more participatory, hybrid, committed and sustainable. The upcoming festival's theme, PAUSE!, delves into the profound impact of the global phenomenon known as The Great Resignation. This extraordinary event, caused by the pandemic lockdown, granted individuals an unprecedented opportunity to reflect, reassess priorities, and reclaim mental space. PAUSE! challenges the notion of hyper-productivity, the relentless pursuit of efficiency, and the incessant demand for constant connectivity in contemporary society.

Through visual narratives and alternative imaginaries, Getxophoto 2023 examines the intersections between hyperproductivity, deep ecology, and the subjective experience of time. This thematic Festival is conceived as a platform that addresses contemporary challenges through different proposals from visual storytellers from around the world, in an attempt to create spaces for reflection and establish a collective conversation.