Photographic tour of the Mazet-Saint-Voy botanical gardenICI AU LOIN, is the title of a book by Pentti Sammallahti published by Actes Sud (2012) HERE What does it mean to live on this Plateau, to be born here, to work here, to love here, to grow old here, but also to cross it, to travel through it? What does the Plateau, the company, the family, faith, the team and solitude have to do with people, those who live and work here, but also those who are just passing through for a walk or a visit? IN what way is it possible to establish a parallel with other places that are not so far removed from our Alpine regions?
The 5ème parcours photographique du Haut-Lignon features images rich in bias: documentary, testimonial or inventive. The singular gaze of the photographers invited underlines the universality of our être-au-monde on the Vivarais-Lignon plateau. Finnish artist Pentti Sammallahti’s polar landscapes and American artist Lucian Perkins’s Ozarks plateau are not so foreign to our Alpine or Ardèche landscapes.
6x6 Stjeures Jmvidal
6x6 Tence Alexisvettoretti
6x6 Chambon Penttisammallahti
6x6 Mazet Lucianperkins
6x6 Mas Beatriceropers
6x6 Chenereilles Lucchazot
6x6 Stjeures Gerardrondeau
6x6 Stjeures Jmvidal
Photographic tourThrough its artistic offerings, 6×6 offers a unique perspective on essential subjects. The 6×6 Photography Festival route makes each village in the Haut Lignon an exhibition venue, and therefore a place to discover an artist. As a result, the Festival offers a wide variety of venues and exhibitions. Some of the exhibitions are set up outside, allowing visitors to enjoy the photographs at any time of day, in a natural and picturesque setting. This variety of exhibition venues creates a unique artistic experience, combining local heritage and photographic art. Website:http://www.6x6photos-hautlignon.fr The selection of photographers for the 6×6 festival is a skilful blend of the great names in photography, both past and present, and up-and-coming local artists. This photographic journey through the Haut Lignon offers a rich diversity of artistic approaches and visual perspectives. The works presented reflect a variety of styles and themes, illustrating the depth and diversity of the photographic medium. Under the expert guidance of the members of the six-commune selection committee, each artist is chosen for his or her ability to captivate and provoke reflection, making the festival a must-see event for lovers of photography and culture.
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The 2025 edition is currently being prepared. It will be held from 27 June to 24 August 2025 and will showcase a certain art of living on the Vivarais-Lignon plateau and how it relates to a certain universality, with 2 international guests. See previous editions:https://www.6x6photos-hautlignon.fr/archives
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