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The largest photography exhibition in Switzerland.
photoSCHWEIZ is the most important photography exhibition in Switzerland and is regarded as one of the most important meeting places for the Swiss photography scene. Every year, around 250 established and up-and-coming photographers present their work to a wide audience - from professional image series to experimental concepts.
The exhibition offers a unique insight into the diversity and creativity of contemporary photography and brings together people from a wide range of fields: Photography enthusiasts, art lovers, experts, media representatives and curious people of all ages. In addition to the exhibition, photoSCHWEIZ offers a varied supporting program with exciting lectures, guided tours, workshops and discussions with renowned personalities from the world of photography.
photoSCHWEIZ is not only a showcase for photographic work, but also a platform for exchange, inspiration and further education. Whether professional, amateur or simply interested - a visit is worthwhile for everyone who loves photography.
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A picture is worth more than 1,000 words—really? For this special exhibition, Swiss writers each describe the same image in just one sentence. The image itself remains hidden and can only be viewed by scanning a QR code. The work on display is by Didé Comte, son of photographer Michel Comte.
With the exhibition *What The Fake?*, the association—with the help of AI artist Basil Stücheli —is creating an interactive, publicly accessible platform that raises visitors’ awareness of the impact of AI-generated image manipulation on social media.
Together with our partners SWICA and DQ Solutions, we're giving away an iPhone 17 Pro, sponsored by SWICA.
π Innovation Hub, ETH Zurich | Space presents “Near Futures,” five black-and-white photographs of possible futures. Space and environmental technologies—still just prototypes and ideas from Zurich laboratories today. Generated by AI, because we cannot yet travel to the future. Reduced to light and shadow, they invite us to believe in tomorrow.
As part of photoSCHWEIZ, a photoARTMARKET will take place in the Congress Foyer ofthe Kongresshaus Zürichthroughout the exhibition period. Here, photographers—both those exhibiting and others—will have the opportunity to sell everything typically found in a studio or workshop: photographs, artist prints, books, and even equipment.
Exclusive photoSCHWEIZ Preview: Douglas Mandry showcases impressive works at Swissfurniture - Viadukt*3. An absolute must-see! January 30 through February 27, 2026.
Exclusive photoSCHWEIZ Preview: Art in the Storefronts at Coop City St. Annahof, Zurich, January 21–February 10, 2026.
“re:Human × orphic Morphosis” is an experimental, multisensory installation by artist Aurélia Marine in collaboration with Pier and Dorine Rubesa, which will be shown for the first time at photoSCHWEIZ from February 6–10, 2026. The work conceives of art as an effective space for experiencing social, systemic, and collective processes of transformation.
The photoSCHWEIZ special exhibitionDISPLACED by Braschler Fischerfeatures portrait photographs of people whose homes have become uninhabitable due to environmental changes, rising water levels, and extreme conditions. Here, climate change is not portrayed as an abstract threat, but as a concrete reality that alters people’s lives and calls their future prospects into question.
Ona Sadkowsky will be exhibiting her works from January 14, 2026, to February 12, 2026, at Vergani Löwenplatz in Zurich.
His photos are icons of music history: Norman Anderson, known as Normski, documented both the early years of hip-hop in his hometown of London and the birth of techno in London and Detroit—not as an observer, but as part of the scene.
photoDUELL brings two photographic perspectives into direct dialogue. Contrasting visual languages, themes, or approaches come face to face, inviting the audience to discover differences, similarities, and points of tension. The format creates space for exchange, reflection, and discussion—here, photography becomes a lively duel of perspectives.
The works explore everyday moments from the Tamil-Swiss community. The photographs unfold personal narratives and offer insight into Jayanthan Sivanathan’s individual experiences.
The exhibition is dedicated to the work of Sea Shepherd, an international organization committed to protecting the oceans and their wildlife. On display are striking photographs by Stephan Schacher and Neomi Gamliel that highlight the dedication, determination, and urgency of marine environmental protection.
In the special exhibition "Directors' Choice," photography festivals from around the world showcase their most outstanding photographers of the year.