The Bicentenary of the Invention of Photography is Celebrated with a Comprehensive Program
The French Cultural Center in Turkey will examine the two-hundred-year development of photographic history through exhibitions and talks.
The 200-year adventure spanning from Nicéphore Niépce's first image experiments to the digital era is meeting art lovers through a special two-year program by the French Cultural Center in Turkey.
A Two-Hundred-Year Historical Process
The two-hundred-year development process, extending from Nicéphore Niépce’s first image experiments in 1826 to digital photography and AI-supported productions, is being thoroughly examined in all its aspects.
An International Meeting Ground
The bicentenary of the invention of photography offers an international meeting ground aimed at reassessing this deep-rooted heritage and discussing the place of the image in contemporary society.
Comprehensive Event Calendar
Announced by the French Cultural Center in Turkey and titled Bicentenaire de la Photographie, the program features a rich content consisting of exhibitions, talks, participatory events, and professional gatherings.
Inter-Institutional Collaborations
It aims to foster strong collaborations among museums, festivals, art schools, universities, publishing houses, photographers, and various cultural institutions in France and Turkey.