Summary
- The exhibition "Facing Gazes" will be presented in Alexandroupoli.
- Greek and Turkish photographers participate in the project.
- A total of 60 photographs will be exhibited.
- Greek photographers document Edirne, while Turkish photographers document Alexandroupoli.
- The exhibition runs from June 27 to July 3, 2026.
Event Details
Photography becomes a medium of dialogue between Alexandroupoli and Edirne through the new exhibition “Facing Gazes”.
The exhibition is part of a joint photography project between Greece and Turkey, created through the collaboration of the Creative Photography Center of Thrace and the Edirne Photography Arts Association. The initiative brings together photographers from both sides of the border to document everyday life in the neighboring city.
The project is based on a simple yet meaningful idea: one city looking at the other through photography. Not through stereotypes, official narratives or tourist imagery, but through ordinary moments that reveal the character of each place.
A Visual Journey Between Two Cities
The exhibition presents a total of 60 photographs that create a multifaceted visual narrative about the people, rhythms and everyday moments of Edirne and Alexandroupoli.
Greek photographers focus on Edirne, while Turkish photographers document Alexandroupoli. Through this exchange of perspectives, both cities are rediscovered, revealing similarities as well as distinctive characteristics.
The Power of Everyday Moments
The photographs do not seek to impress. Instead, they focus on small and often unnoticed details of daily life.
A glance on the street, movement in a market, a moment of waiting or a silent human presence become part of a broader narrative that highlights shared human experiences.
The exhibition serves as a quiet yet meaningful dialogue between two cities connected by history, geography and culture.
Participating Photographers
The project includes photographers from Greece and Turkey, bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences through a shared artistic vision.
Exhibition Information
The exhibition “Facing Gazes” will be presented in Alexandroupoli from June 27 to July 3, 2026.
It will be hosted at the former Bank of Greece building on the city’s seafront.
The opening event will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 20:00.
Opening hours are daily from 20:00 to 23:30.
What We Think
“Facing Gazes” demonstrates how photography can become a tool for communication and mutual understanding. Through ordinary everyday images, the project highlights the human connections that often transcend borders and differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the exhibition taking place?
The exhibition runs from June 27 to July 3, 2026.
Where is it being held?
At the former Bank of Greece building on the seafront of Alexandroupoli.
How many photographs are included?
A total of 60 photographs will be exhibited.
What is the purpose of the exhibition?
To present everyday life in Alexandroupoli and Edirne through the perspective of photographers from the neighboring country.
