Christoph Wiesner

Christoph Wiesner is the director of the Rencontres d'Arles, a prominent international photography festival held annually in Arles, France. He is currently newsworthy due to the unveiling of the program for the festival's 57th edition, scheduled between July and October. Wiesner has curated a program featuring 40 exhibitions under the theme "des mondes à relire" (worlds to reread), aiming to illuminate the complexities of the current global landscape. The program includes diverse themes such as fauna, flora, post-colonial Africa, and features both established and emerging photographers. Wiesner's role is significant as he shapes the artistic direction and overall vision of one of the world's leading photography events, influencing the discourse and trends within the field.