Le Salon is an informal collective of photographers, established in 2014 somewhere between Lausanne and Vevey. Embracing a protean structure, the collective’s mission is to curate diverse photographic exhibitions and events that unite authors from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. This includes not only its members but also guests and the varied nature of their work. While Le Salon’s identity is inherently polyphonic, it is driven by a collective force that transcends individual approaches.
At the heart of Le Salon’s ethos is a commitment to showcasing the diversity of the photographic medium. The collective creates an inviting atmosphere for its exhibitions, often featuring comfortable sofas, armchairs, and even meals. This approach fosters a relaxed environment and encourages engaging dialogues around their photographic displays. Le Salon’s unique blend of comfort and artistic diversity invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of photography in the most welcoming way possible.
Brigham Baker (CH/USA), born in 1989 in California, lives and works in Zurich. He obtained a master’s degree in Fine Arts from the Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel in 2019. He has participated in numerous exhibitions in Switzerland and internationally, and has received various awards, such as the Prix Mobilière for Art or the Manor Kunstpreis.
Nina Rieben (CH), born in 1992, lives and works in Bern. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the Hochschule der Künste in Bern and a master’s degree in Fine Arts from the Institute Art Gender Nature (FHNW) Basel. She has participated in various solo and collective exhibitions in Switzerland, including at the Kunstmuseum Appenzel in 2023 and at the Krone/Couronne in Biel in 2023. She received the Aeschlimann-Corti Scholarship in 2019.
Lalie Thébault Maviel (FR), born in 1995, lives and works in Paris. She graduated from the Ecole Duperré and from the Beaux-Arts de Paris. Publishing holds a central position in her practice. She has participated in various international exhibitions in Japan, Norway, Australia or Greece. She has contributed to numerous collective publications and published her personal editing project Notre pain quotidien in 2022 (September Books).
Pedro Rodrigues (PT/CH) was born in 1989 in Portugal and was raised in Saas-Fee. He lives and works between Bern and Wallis. He is particularly interested in socio-critical themes and embeds his roots and origins throughout his art. His projects have been exhibited in Switzerland and in Germany. His work was nomited for the Photoforum Prize 2023 and was exhibited at Photoforum Pasquart in early 2024. He is a member of the near. association and he has recently won the near. Prize 2023.
Bastien Bron (CH), born in 1984, is a musician and artist living and working in Neuchâtel. His work explores the boundaries between music, performance and installation. He was a musician and director for music videos for several years and was the laureate of the COURGEMETRAGES film competition on six occasions. In 2017, he created his solo musical project MY NAME IS FUZZY. He received two artistic grants in 2019 and 2023 and used this opportunity to develop his work abroad, in Berlin and Brussels.
F&D Cartier (CH), born in 1952 and 1950, live and work in Biel/Bienne. They were both educated in the arts and started exhibiting their work as the F&D duo in the late 1990s. This marked the beginning of their collaborative venture, characterized by experimental research. Their joint work has led to numerous national and international exhibitions and has been the subject of many publications over the last two decades. Recent exhibitions of their work include the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, or the Kunsthaus Wien.
Tamara Eckhardt (DE), born in 1995, lives and works in Berlin as a portrait and documentary photographer. She graduated from Ostkreuzschule in Berlin in 2021 and joined the agency OSTKREUZ in 2022. Her multiple award-winning photo series bring light to the lives of minorities and socially isolated groups. She has participated in various international exhibitions and in 2022, she was the recipient of the True Picture Grant, the Kolga Tbilisi Photo Award for the best documentary series and the FUTURES Photography Talent award.
Laurence Kusbki (CH), born in 1986, lives and works in Lausanne, where she studied art direction and graphic design at the ECAL. Her photographic work gravitates around the interaction of men and animals in different cultures. She received the Swiss Young Talent Award for photography in 2017 and the Swiss Design Awards in 2023. She is the laureate of the 14th Enquête photographique fribourgeoise. Her work has been exhibited in various exhibitions in Switzerland and abroad. Her monograph “Crickets” was published in 2020 (Simon & Baer).
Nina Ferrer-Gleize, born in 1990, lives and works in Lyon. She is a photographer, author and editor, and holds a PhD from the Ecole nationale supérieure de la photographie in Arles. Her practice makes images and text meet in the field of documentary creation, but also on the side of theoretical and critical research. Her book L’Agriculture comme écriture was published in 2023 (GwinZegal) and gathers some photographic work, a field study and an essay. Her first solo exhibition took place in Lyon in 2021 and was then presented at the GwinZegal Art Center in 2023.
Luca Massaro (IT), born in 1991, is an artist and photographer living and working in Milan. His work is centered around images and words. His projects have been published internationally and exhibited in collective and solo exhibitions at the MBAL, PhMuseum, BACO Contemporary Art, Peckham 24, Matèria, Printed Matter and Photo Weekend. His work is present in private and institutional collections. His monograph “Dizionario Vol.1” (2012-2022) was published in February 2023 (Art Paper Editions).
Concours FNS d’images scientifiques.
SNF-Wettbewerb für wissenschaftliche Bilder.
SNSF Scientific Image Competition.
Julien Heimann (CH), born in 1978, is a photographer living in Tavannes. He studied art, art history, and geography at the University of Bern. He received the Swiss Photo Award in 2015 and has taken part in various exhibitions across Switzerland, in Seattle and Berlin. He exhibited his work at the Biel/Bienne Festival in Photography in 2012 and 2018. His most recent exhibition Du Nil au Léman took place in Pully in 2023. He is a member of the near. association.
Matthew Genitempo (USA), born in 1983, is a photographer and book editor living and working in Texas. He earned his MFA from the University of Hartford in 2017. The same year, he co-funded the publishing imprint Trespasser Books. His work has been exhibited around the world with recent exhibitions taking place in the MBA of Mulhouse or Kominek Gallery in Berlin. Genitempo has released two monographs, Jasper (Twin Palms 2018) and Mother of Dogs (Trespasser 2022).
Rebecca Bowring (CH/GB), born in 1985, lives and works in Geneva. She is a graduate from the Ecole d’arts appliqués in Vevey (CEPV) and from the Haute école d’art et de design (HEAD) in Geneva. She has exhibited her work in various locations across Switzerland and internationally, including in Malaysia and Norway. She is a member of the near. association and won the near. Prize 2021. She was chosen to carry out the Enquête photographique genevoise in 2022.
Léa Habourdin (FR), born in 1985, first studied printing at Ecole Estienne in Paris before studying photography at the Ecole nationale supérieure de la photographie in Arles. Her work explores the fields of ethnology, botanics and scientific research. She has won numerous awards including the PhotoLondon Emergent Photographer of the Year prize in 2023. Her projects have also been exhibited in solo exhibitions and in various photography festivals in Europe and Asia.
Alice Pallot (FR/BE), born in 1995, is a photographer currently based in Brussels and Paris. She graduated with a master’s degree from ENSAV La Cambre in Brussels and spent a semester studying at the ECAL. She has since then exhibited her work in various European institutions and galleries, such as the FOMU or the Copenhagen Photo festival. In 2022, she participated in the 1+2 residency in Toulouse where she developed Algues maudites, a sea of tears.
Inès Mermoud (BR/CH), born in 1998, lives and works in Lausanne. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in photography from the ECAL in 2023. Her practice is anchored in documentary photography with a strong social and political dimension. Her past photographic works explored homeless people and the Bourdonnette neighborhood in Lausanne. In 2023, she self-published her book OS CRIAS as part of her diploma.
M’hammed Kilito (MA/CA), born in 1981, is a photographer working and living in Casablanca. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Ottawa University. He received numerous awards and grants including the National Geographic Explorer, the Magnum Foundation Grant and the World Press Photo award. His work has been exhibited internationally including at the Tate Modern, the National Museum of Photography of Morocco and the Photo Vogue Festival, and has been featured in various publications such as the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.
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