The 10th edition of the PhotoVogue Festival is scheduled to take place from March 1st to 4th, 2026 at Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense in Milan. This international event celebrates photography and invites artists to explore urgent issues from various perspectives. This year marks the festival’s 10th anniversary, and the theme revolves around the female gaze, delving into what it means to see as a woman in today’s world.
The festival will feature a diverse program of exhibitions, talks, and presentations aimed at sparking dialogue and questioning established notions. The event is free and open to everyone, offering a platform for artists to reflect on the complexities of existing as a woman in a changing society.
The festival will kick off on March 1st with a range of talks and panel discussions. Topics include Women in the Arts, The Female Gaze in Fashion, Beauty, and Spectacle, Photography as Visual Activism, and more. The program will feature prominent artists and industry professionals sharing their insights and experiences.
Exhibitions at the festival will showcase works selected through open calls such as Women by Women and East and Southeast Asian Panorama. These exhibitions will explore themes of womanhood, identity, heritage, and contemporary issues through diverse artistic perspectives.
In addition to exhibitions and talks, the festival will also feature a special grant presented by MPB, supporting female image-makers and celebrating diversity in photography. Stand-up comedy and other engaging activities will be part of the festival program, providing a dynamic and interactive experience for attendees.
The PhotoVogue Festival promises to be a thought-provoking and inspiring event, inviting participants to engage with the theme of the female gaze and explore the nuances of gender, representation, and identity through the lens of photography. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant celebration of art and creativity in Milan.
