The Daegu Photo Biennale in South Korea, now in its 10th edition, tackles the Anthropocene through the lens of symbiosis. Artistic director Emmanuelle de l'Ecotais has organized three main exhibitions—The Pulse of Life, The Origin of the World, and a solo show by Rinko Kawauchi titled M/E On this Sphere Endlessly Interlinking—alongside emerging artist showcases, a symposium, a photobook exhibition, and a portfolio review. The biennale features over 155 artists and occupies 4,000 square meters at the Daegu Culture and Arts Center.
This edition matters because it reframes the ecological crisis by decentering humans, drawing on philosopher Glenn Albrecht's concept of the 'Symbiocene' to promote interconnectedness with all life forms. By bringing an international curator and a global perspective to a regional biennale, the event aims to establish Daegu as a significant platform for photography while addressing urgent environmental themes that resonate worldwide.