Description
Dive into the heart of contemporary photography with the Impulse Festival, a must-attend event as part of the OFF program of the Rencontres d'Arles, featuring exhibitions, professional networking opportunities, portfolio reviews, and artistic highlights.
As part of the Rencontres d'Arles OFF Festival, Festival Impulse will take over the FOCUS space from July 6 to 11 at 31 rue de Chartreuse in Arles for a week dedicated to contemporary photography and exchanges among artists, professionals, and enthusiasts.
Throughout the week, visitors will be able to explore several exhibitions, including “Discorded Love” by Sylvie Benoit, “Nirvana” by Daesung Lee, Frédéric Poulain’s “Après la nuit,” as well as a special tour focused on artistic mentorship. The PODA collection, featuring works by international photographers, will also be on display, with a special spotlight on 12 photographs by William Klein.
The festival also offers a rich program of talks on photography, publishing, collections, artist residencies, and support programs for creative work, bringing together gallery owners, publishers, curators, collectors, and industry professionals.
Portfolio reviews, available by registration, will allow photographers to meet with recognized experts to discuss their work.
Highlights include:
the PODA Brunch on Thursday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
the announcement of the winners of the 2026 Bourse du Talent;
the opening reception for the Impulse Festival, held on Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m., as part of the Nuit de la Roquette, with musical entertainment provided by Karim Tobbi.
An event that brings together exhibitions, encounters, and knowledge-sharing, at the heart of Arles’s vibrant photography scene.
