Dedeağaç Photo Week 2026 opens with international photography exhibition
The first-ever Dedeağaç Photo Week 2026 has officially opened in Alexandroupoli (Dedeağaç), bringing together photography exhibitions, discussions and workshops. The Edirne Photography Art Association (EFOD) is participating in the festival with its exhibition titled "HUMAN", featuring 21 photographs by 21 photographers.
The festival began on Saturday, 31 October, with an opening event at Warehouse No. 1 in the city's port. Organised by the Thrace Creative Photography Centre, the event will run until 8 November.
EFOD is represented by photographers from its Greece workshop group, whose exhibition, "HUMAN", showcases 21 individual works. The exhibition will remain open to visitors throughout the festival, from 31 October to 8 November.
DISCUSSION EXPLORES THE ROLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY TODAY
The opening programme featured a discussion titled "Photography Today", with Heraklis Papadopoulos, Konstantinos Pittas and Dora Lavazou examining the role and changing functions of photography in contemporary society.
The programme also included the award ceremony for the first Panhellenic Student Photography Competition, held during the 2025–2026 academic year.
Under the theme "Eyes, the Mirror of the Soul", the competition recognised students whose photographs received awards.
FESTIVAL CONTINUES UNTIL 8 NOVEMBER
Dedeağaç Photo Week 2026 will continue until Sunday, 8 November, with a programme featuring photography exhibitions, discussions, workshops and presentations.
The festival is organised with financial support from the Greek Ministry of Culture and under the auspices of the Municipality of Alexandroupoli.
