Bold, the Self-Published PhotoBook Weekend

In 2026, the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson organizes Bold, a new weekend dedicated to self-published photography.

Designed to support and celebrate independent editorial creation, Bold brings together artists, designers, and publishers, showcasing the boundless creativity of this independent scene.

Over the course of a weekend, the public is invited to discover self-published books, an exclusive installation by photographer Stephen Gill, and to take part in a series of talks and workshops focused on the creation of photographic books.

This weekend is part of a selection of programmes enabled by

With the support of

ALL WEEKEND
(free admission)

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Exhibition of the 35 shortlisted books
  for the Henri Cartier-Bresson Seld-Published PhotoBook Award

• Stephen Gill – Be Aware Paper Cuts
  An hommage to his entire editorial practice.

• Reading Room – Nobody Books
  A dedicated space to (re)discover the whole collection of books published by Stephen Gill with Nobody Books: iconic titles, some of them now impossible to find.

• Screening of the Feuilletages
  Fifteen filmed conversations in which the invited photographers present their latest book, including Alessandra Sanguinetti, Christian Patterson, Gregory Halpern, and Bieke Depoorter.

• Pop-up bookshop dedicated to self-publishing
  Recent books, rare or unpublished books.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

EVENTS
(free with registration)

4 p.m.: Feuilletage with the winner of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Self-Published PhotoBook Award
The winner of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Self-Published PhotoBook Award is invited to discuss the genesis of their awarded work.
Inscriptions

5 p.m.: Feuilletage with Stephen Gill (Nobody Books)
A conversation with one of the most important figures in self-published photobooks.
Inscriptions

WORKSHOP
(paid with registration)

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: From the Idea to the Book
Workshop with Hans Germmen and Petra Stavast (FW:Books)
A full day dedicated to developing a photographic book.
Inscriptions

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

ÉVÉNEMENT
(free with registration)

4 p.m.: Feuilletage with Hans Gremmen, Fw:Books
A discussion on production, design, and the many possible forms of editorial creation led by one of the founders of the renowned independent publishing house.
Inscription

WORKSHOP
(paid with registration)

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Accompanying Images with Words
Workshop with Lia Pradal (Éditions Païen)
A moment of reflection and practice around writing in photography, from communication texts to authorial writing.
Inscription

OFF-SITE
At the librairie sans titre

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

WORKSHOP

Two sessions (10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 2 – 5 p.m.): Book practices: Editorial Binding and Dummy Layout
An introduction to the fundamentals of bookmaking: formats, binding, and the creation of a dummy layout.
With Ardalan Yaghoubi, bookbinder and publisher, founder of L.F.C, committed to artisanal bookmaking practices.
Reservation

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

WORKSHOP

2 – 5 p.m.: Understanding the Book Chain: Publishing Ecosystem and Self-Pubilishing Practices
An introduction to the networks of the book world and to visibility strategies specific to self-publishing.
With Oscar Ginter, graphic designer, publisher, and founder of Quintal, specialized in contemporary practices of independent publishing.
Reservation

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