Rencontres De La Photographie En Gaspésie 2023

Rencontres introduces the public to contemporary photographic creation and its topicality through the occupation of a particular territory: the Gaspé Peninsula.

Overview

The 14th Rencontres de la photographie en Gaspésie will be taking place this summer in 13 municipalities, towns and national parks on the peninsula, with the theme On the moose’s potentially fatal unpredictability. It was the title of a text by French author Patrice Juiff, written during a residency in the Gaspé in the fall of 2022, that inspired the theme for this year. Acting as a literary road trip, the text captures the essence of mental exploration, focusing on immersing oneself in the Gaspé region to connect with its people, the land, and the captivating yet delicate landscape. This narrative became the guiding force behind the envisioned programming for this edition.

Presented for the most part outdoors, the exhibits and installations will showcase the work of 16 artists from Québec and abroad. The great majority of them will run from July 15 to September 30, 2023. The festival will also bring together visitors, artists and the local population for encounters on the subject of creation: open-air projections, discussions with the artists, and guided exhibit tours.