96 Hours Biel-Bienne
Phil Penman
Phil Penman, the renowned New-York based Leica photographer, visited the city of Biel/Bienne for 96 hours in January 2025, and portrayed it through his own particular point of view. Penman departed at 5 in the morning each day to discover the streets, neighborhoods, people and surroundings of Biel/Bienne. Always carrying three cameras, he documented special moments, iconic scenes and selected creative people from Biel/Bienne. The result is a fascinating and captivating view of the city in black and white.
The Biel/Bienne creative collective REBL is presenting this particular highlight in l’Ancienne Poste, in collaboration with Leica Camera to mark their 100th anniversary.
With the support of: REBL, WhiteWall and Leica Camera
Year of production: 2025
96 Hours Biel-Bienne by Phil Penman: Leica Anniversary event
The Leica was the first mass-produced, small-format Leica camera and it revolutioned photography in 1925. In this anniversary year, we are celebrating the icon that witnessed a century and the story of all who contributed to write it. We invite you to toast to this anniversary with other Leica fans and enthusiasts at Phil Penman’s exhibition.
Price CHF 60.-
See the program and sign up here: https://www.leica-summit.ch/fr/100-jahre-leica/
Presentation by Phil Penman
New Yorker Phil Penman speaks about his photography and the pictures he took in the city of Biel/Bienne for 96 hours. Always carrying three cameras, he documented special moments, iconic scenes and people from Biel/Bienne selected for their creativity. The result is a fascinating and captivating view of the city in black and white.
After this presentation, you are cordially invited to the afterparty taking place in the Ancienne Poste/Alte Neumarkt Post, where Phil Penman’s pictures are exhibited.
Tickets and informations: www.leica-summit.ch/fr/100-jahre-leica/event-kino-rex/
