Athens Photo Festival presents an evolving programme that supports artistic expression and critical inquiry across diverse photographic practices. Its curatorial framework considers the conditions that shape how images are made, circulated, and interpreted in relation to the social and cultural dynamics of our time.

The Main Exhibitions of the 2026 edition will take place from 10 June to 26 July at Benaki Museum / Pireos 138, alongside an expanded programme of satellite and site-specific projects across the city.

The Open Call is a core part of the festival, reflecting a commitment to artistic discovery and helping shape the program across the Main Exhibitions, Satellites, Young Greek Photographers, and the Book Program. In 2026, over 80 artists from around the world will be selected for the exhibition program, with additional participants in projection programs, mentoring sessions, and portfolio reviews.

A broad spectrum of contemporary photography, from emerging voices to established artists, unfolds across 3,000 square metres of exhibition space at the Benaki Museum / Pireos 138. Through exhibitions, image-based installations, screenings, performances, publications, and public mediation, the Main Program creates a context for experimentation and exchange.

Beyond the exhibitions, APhF advances research, residencies, talent development, and community partnerships, deepening participation and reinforcing its role within the international photographic field.

Our History

Founded in 1987 on the initiative of the late Stavros Moresopoulos, the festival began as the International Month of Photography in Athens. It is Greece’s longest-running photography festival and one of the oldest internationally. In 2008, it adopted the name Athens Photo Festival, reflecting an expanded scope and a programme that has grown to include a wider range of programs responsive to contemporary social and aesthetic contexts.

Over nearly four decades, the festival has remained committed to advancing photography and lens-based practice in Greece, while serving as a vital meeting point for contemporary photography—connecting artists, audiences, and ideas. A comprehensive archive of the festival’s activity, including photographs, texts, and artist information, will soon be available online through this website.

• Manolis Moresopoulos, Artistic Director / Curator
• Stavros Moresopoulos (late), Founder
• Marilia Fotopoulou, Head of Programming
• Sylvia Sachini, Book Program Curator