Every September, the Swiss art scene lives to the rhythm of the Swiss Photomonth. The Festival serves as a catalyst for the country’s abundant cultural offerings, and provides the public the chance to explore different artistic spaces, ranging from world-renowned institutions to emerging venues. It is a unique opportunity to (re)discover the leading figures in photography, as well as the Swiss and international talents of tomorrow.

Switzerland has one of the richest and most dynamic photography scenes in the world, with a dense network of festivals, museums, galleries, art and photography schools, libraries, archives, public and private collections, and artists’ studios. The Swiss Photomonth offers a cartography of these venues and a chance to discover artistic spaces, some of which are not usually accessible to the public. These venues can be explored – often free of charge – through a range of activities: exhibitions in museums, galleries and festivals, visits and talks in artists’ studios, workshops, performances and behind-the-scenes tours, to name but a few. The festival, unprecedented in terms of its national scope, is the result of a concerted effort to increase the visibility and attendance of photography venues and events in Switzerland.

The Swiss Photomonth is supported by Pro Helvetia.
Its visual identity is developed by the Swiss design studio Unstated.