A fair bringing together Swiss and international photographic book publishers, created in 2022 by Images Vevey.
The equation is simple and friendly:
Books + Raclette = Booklette, now in odd-numbered years in Lausanne and in even-numbered years in Vevey.
When?
– Friday 15 September 2023 from 2pm to 10pm
– Saturday 16 September 2023 from 10am to 8pm
11 am – 12 pm
Photobooks & Women
Panel discussion organized by near. association suisse pour la photographie contemporaine
With photographers Laurence Rasti, Zoé Aubry and Roxana Savin
The discussion will focus on the three artists’ relationship to the photographic book, as well as recent projects that in turn question the notion of femininity, denounce systemic violence against women and deconstruct socio-cultural ideas linked to the domestic realm.
- Conversation in French and English
- At the Atelier
- Free admission, no registration
2 pm – 3 pm
Photobooks & Crises et Engagement
Panel discussion
With photographers Karolina Gembara and Paolo Woods
The photographers will present their editorial work, initiated in response to the crises shaking Eastern Europe (social movements, invasion of Ukraine, etc.). Karolina Gembara will present Archive of public protests and UATLAS. Paolo Woods will introduce his new review Kometa.
- Conversation in English
- At the Atelier
- Free admission, no registration
4 pm – 5 pm
Publish Your Photography Book
Lecture by Darius D. Himes, co-author of the bestseller Publish Your Photography Book that demystifies the process of producing and publishing photographic books.
Based in New York City, Darius D. Himes oversees a global team producing auctions and exhibition as the International Head of Photographs for famed auction house Christie’s since 2014.
- Lecture in English
- At the Atelier
- Free admission, no registration
6pm – 7pm
A conversation with photographer Henry Leutwyler, author of numerous books published by Steidl, including “Philippe Halsman. A Photographer’s Life”.
- Lecture in French
- At the Atelier
- Free admission, no registration
Where?
Photo Elysée
Place de la Gare 17 Lausanne
Free admission