Summary
- Photometria Book Fair takes place in Ioannina on 10 and 11 October.
- The programme features photobook presentations and independent publishing talks.
- Photographers and publishers from Greece and abroad are participating.
- Admission is free.
Event Details
The Photometria Book Fair brings photobooks, independent publishers and artist talks to WOW Space in Ioannina on 10–11 October 2026.
Part of the 18th Photometria International Photography Festival, the two-day event features books, zines and talks by photographers and publishers from Greece and abroad.
Saturday 10 October, 12:00–14:30
Hanno Ketterer — Love Letters from the War: Based on his grandfather’s letters from the Second World War front, exploring memory, love and loss.
Χρήστος Σωτηρόπουλος — KUZUVOCHERO: The Athens–Pyrgos motorway construction and its effects on landscape and human relationships.
Γρηγόρης Δίγκας — Borders: A discussion of borders, place, identity and the making of the book.
Jana Gertz — Babcia: Family memory, migration, otherness and fragmentary stories.
Maryna Syrovatka — Don’t Worry, I’m Fine: Personal stories of displacement and experiences of war.
Saturday 10 October, 17:00–19:30
Hyper Hypo / Κωστής Φωκάς — Boys With Feelings: Presentation of Fokas’s first solo book, discussing the male body, intimacy and the gaze.
Papairlines — Travelogue: Greek Everyday Solutions to Common Problems, Vol. 1 & 2: A look at the independent publishing practice behind both volumes.
Two Spiky Gorillaz: A collaborative initiative focused on visual storytelling, zines and photobooks.
Lia Nalbantidou & L.LAB: Presentation of L. Loves Artists’ Books, supported by Stratos Kalafatis and Ioustini Drakoulakou.
DEPOT: The development and collaborative publishing approach of the independent photography initiative.
Sunday 11 October, 12:00–15:30
K-Gold Temporary Gallery / Νικόλας Βαμβουκλής: Selected art publications from the Lesvos gallery, exploring art and local communities.
Sun Archive / Łukasz Rusznica: The photobook as a space for experimentation, collaboration and visual storytelling.
Blind Mind Editions / Μαρίνα Λεγάκη: The publishing initiative’s evolution through friendships and creative collaborations.
BECA: Contemporary photography in Bulgaria, education and Balkan collaborations.
Pamoja Press — We Just Stayed: Filip Piotrowicz’s book on memory and population movements after the Second World War.
Exhibitors and independent publishers
BECA, Blind Mind Editions, Depot, DOLCE Publishing, Hyper Hypo, KEDA*PRESS, K-Gold Temporary Gallery, Lia Nalbantidou & L.LAB, Pamoja Press, Papairlines, Pararoja, Sun Archive, Two Spiky Gorillaz and Zoetrope Athens.
Visitor information
WOW Space, Aravantinou 12, Ioannina. Saturday 10 October: 11:00–20:00. Sunday 11 October: 11:00–18:00. Free admission. Curated by Giorgos Yatromanolakis / Zoetrope Athens; organized by Photometria International Photography Festival.
What we think
The programme highlights the photobook as an independent creative medium, not simply a portfolio in print. The opportunity to meet makers and publishers is particularly relevant for photographers considering their own editions.
Frequently asked questions
When is the fair?
10–11 October 2026.
Where is it held?
At WOW Space, Aravantinou 12, Ioannina.
Is admission free?
Yes, admission is free.
Who is taking part in the Photometria Book Fair
Exhibitors and speakers include BECA, Blind Mind Editions, Depot (Depot Photography Club), DOLCE Publishing, Hyper Hypo, KEDA*PRESS, K-Gold Temporary Gallery, Lia Nalbantidou & L.LAB, Pamoja Press, Papairlines, Pararoja, Sun Archive, Two Spiky Gorillaz and Zoetrope Athens. Participating photographers also include Jana Gertz, Hanno Ketterer, Maryna Syrovatka, Grigoris Digkas and Christos Sotiropoulos.
