Photography in full letters: an artistic alphabet on display at the MEP

The European House of Photography (MEP) in Paris is presenting an exhibition titled "La photographie en toutes lettres" from June 10 to September 13, 2026, celebrating the bicentennial of photography. The show uses an alphabetical format—linking letters to words and words to images—to display works by 35 artists including Nan Goldin, Ralph Gibson, Martin Parr, Sophie Calle, and Frank Horvat, tracing the medium's evolution and its enduring connections across eras and continents.

This exhibition matters because it offers a playful yet comprehensive survey of photography's history, technical evolution, and artistic breadth during its bicentennial year. By juxtaposing diverse works around thematic keywords, it highlights both the universality of human experience and the unique vision of each artist, making the medium's rich legacy accessible to a broad audience. The show also underscores MEP's role in championing photography as a major art form.