The PhotoVogue Festival returns for its ninth edition, celebrating the interconnectedness and beauty of the natural world while addressing pressing global challenges. From March 6th to 9th, 2025 at BASE Milano. Discover the full program below.
The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Since its inception, the PhotoVogue Festival has championed themes that are both ethically and aesthetically significant, exploring subjects such as the female gaze, representation, masculinity, inclusivity, and the reframing of history. It has examined the pervasive influence of imagery on our understanding of the world and tackled cutting-edge issues, including the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its ethical implications in image creation.
This year, the festival offers a rich program of exhibitions, panels, presentations, and digital showcases, providing an inclusive platform for dialogue and reflection. Visitors are invited to engage with a global community of artists, thought leaders, and organizations advocating for environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Make sure to check this article regularly, as updates will be added, and the schedule for the panels may be subject to changes.
PROGRAM OF THE TALKS
The festival unites a global community of artists, thought leaders, and organisations to explore its central theme, The Tree of Life: A Love Letter to Nature, alongside the enduring values at the heart of PhotoVogue. Key program elements include The Story Behind the Image, where artists present their work in six-minute segments, sharing personal narratives and insights into their creative processes. These sessions are organised into thematic categories and followed by moderated discussions. Additionally, prominent figures will deliver inspiring and thought-provoking talks.
Thursday March 6th
2.00 – 3.00 pm Opening Speech
3.00 – 5.00 pm “Our Planet, Our Responsibility: Environment, Climate Change & Social Issues”. A discussion between photographers Salvador Saavedra, Christopher Rogel Blanquet, Ali Marin, Charlie Cordero, Khashayar Javanmardi, Oded Wagenstein, Maria di Stefano, Andrea Alessi, Irene Ottaviani, Javier Alvarez, moderated by Afsaneh Rafii.
5.00 – 7.00 pm “Latin American Panorama: Through the Fashion Lens”. A discussion between photographers Rafael Paiva, Viridiana, Patricia Reyes, Thais Vandanezi, Karla Read, Andres Altamirano, Gabriel Gomez, Diego Bendezu, moderated by Constanza Cavalli Etro.
7.00 – 7.20 pm “Introducing Prix Pictet. Alessia Glaviano in conversation with Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Executive Director, Prix Pictet”. The Prix Pictet aims to harness the power of photography – all genres of photography – to draw global attention to issues of sustainability, especially those concerning the environment.
