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image of the 10th Daegu Photo Biennale 《The Pulse of Life》 ⓒDaegu Photo BiennaleCelebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Daegu Photo
Biennale will be held for 60 days from September 18 to November 16 at the Daegu
Arts Center and various locations throughout Daegu City.
The Daegu Photo Biennale has established itself as a leading
international photography event in Asia, growing into a platform where
world-renowned artists and citizens come together to engage with photographic
art.
The theme of this year’s biennale is “The Pulse of Life”. Based
on the concept of the Symbiocene—a vision that transcends human-centered
perspectives to emphasize interconnection and coexistence among all forms of
life—the exhibition will showcase more than 700 works by over 200 artists from
30 countries, spanning photography, video, and installation.
Participating artists reinterpret life as a transformative,
connective, and resonant force, offering audiences an opportunity to reflect on
their place and role within the Earth and their communities.
This year’s edition also marks the 35th anniversary of the Daegu
Arts Center, where a large-scale exhibition will take place across the entire
venue. Alongside the main thematic exhibition, a wide range of special
exhibitions and related programs will be presented, creating a celebratory
festival that actively engages with citizens.
The artistic director of the biennale is Emmanuelle de
l’Ecotais, an internationally recognized photography specialist. She previously
served as curator at the Centre Pompidou and the Musée de la Photographie de
Paris, and is the founder and artistic director of PhotoDays, an international
photography festival held annually in Paris.
Over the years, the Daegu Photo Biennale has built
close connections with the global photography community and consistently
introduced the currents of contemporary photography. This 10th edition is
expected to further highlight the expansiveness of photographic art and enhance
Daegu’s international standing through the universal theme of “life."
