From a Taiwanese perspective to Greek discoveries: the photographic journey continues in Łódź, this time taking the form of a photobook
The 2026 Photobook Program has arrived!
Featuring fresh collaborative exhibitions, the city’s favorite “photobook breakfast,” and the prestigious Photographic Publication of the Year award, this year’s lineup offers a global tour of the publishing world. We’re turning a special spotlight on Taiwan and Greece: explore a multi-generational study of Taiwanese identity through the lens of artists like Yao Jui-Chung, Yang Teng-Chi, and Tsai Sheng-Da, or discover the shifting currents of the modern Greek scene. Join us in Łódź in less than a month.
EXHIBITIONS
_ Island Compound Eyes: Multiple Images of Taiwan using imagery as a gateway to Taiwan, this exhibition offers a multifaceted portrait of the island through the lenses of several generations. By weaving together local reflections on land and memory with sharp, contemporary responses from a new wave of artists, the collection invites Polish audiences to turn the pages and discover a Taiwan that is fluid, complex, and vibrantly alive. More information on the exhibition here.
_ Dummy Award 2026 as one of the Western world’s most esteemed photobook awards, this international competition celebrates the year’s best unpublished mock-ups. Central to the award is a global touring exhibition that showcases the winning works. To date, hundreds of shortlisted books have traveled the world, appearing at premier photography festivals and international venues across the globe. More information on the exhibition here.
_ The Greek Photobook Scene, highlighting the vibrancy of Greece’s modern photographic scene, this collection showcases a wide spectrum of publishing initiatives. By exploring the divergences in rhythm, materiality, and scale—from independent DIY editions to major editorial undertakings—the exhibition maps the ever-changing landscape of the Greek photobook in the present day. More information on the exhibition here.
_ Photometria Photobooks is an exhibition presented in the framework of the Photometria International Festival 2025 that brings together a selection of recent publications by Greek and international artists. More information on the exhibition here.
_ Photographic Publication of the Year 2026 comprises an exhibition of books nominated for and awarded in the Photographic Publication of the Year 2026 competition. The results of the competition are announced during the opening of the exhibition center, each Fotofestiwal opening on June 18th. More information on the exhibition here.
LATE BREAKFAST WITH PHOTOBOOKS
Join us for a coffee and a casual conversation surrounded by photobooks. This year, the event brings together an incredible mix of international publishers and Polish creators to showcase fresh projects, indie scenes, and new releases.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
■ The Photobook Museum and Dummy Award | Introduced by Marcus Schaden and Frederic Lezmi
■ The Taiwanese Photobook Scene | An insider look into the local scene and this year’s Fotofestiwal book selection, presented by Nien-Ting Chen (Middle Art Space) alongside guest artist Yao Jui-Chung
■ Spotlight on Greece | Artist Eugenia Patsouri presents her project Synapse alongside Alexandra Saliba and Yorgos Yatromanolakis (Zoetrope Athens), who will share fresh insights into the Greek photobook community
■ 100 Days of war | A powerful presentation of the acclaimed project by the author Igor Chekachkov
POLISH FOCUS
■ Kwartalnik Fotografia | Ola Śliwczyńska-Kupidura introduces the highly anticipated new issue of the magazine
■ Sand and Mud | A look into the collaborative new book project by Anna Hornik and Marta Przybyło
■ Sputnik Photos Mentorship Program | Students from the renowned collective present a special publication summarizing their latest mentorship cycle
■ EXTRACTION | Photographer Michał Łuczak presents his powerful book project
More information on the event here.
See you there!
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