The LES FEMMES S\u2019EXPOSENT Festival proudly begins its seventh edition. The last twelve months have been marked by significant challenges and developments in the world of photography: the most notable progress is the adoption of the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) within the European Union. This pioneering law, by regulating the use of this technology, is the first binding law in the world on AI. It opens the way to greater transparency in the handling of algorithms and aims to protect rights while respecting European rules. In particular, the copyright from which the photographer, as creator of an original work \u2013 the photo \u2013, benefits.<\/p>\n
The Festival’s programming remains faithful to its original vocation: intergenerational, national and international, it offers a perspective on contemporary photography and its different practices. The women photographers presented have varied origins and backgrounds, their subjects are multiple \u2013 gender equality, the birth in the 1980s of an Olympic Games discipline, breakdancing, climate change, the consequences of colonization, the challenges encountered by migrants or indigenous peoples in preserving their traditions\u2026 By watching these reports, the public must be aware of the risks sometimes faced by those who want to bear witness to the state of the world and continue their essential role in information.<\/p>\n
The festival also continues its development by offering a new initiative to support the creation of photographic projects while maintaining its commitment to eco-responsible practices throughout the year. Deeply anchored in contemporary concerns, the festival wishes to be a mirror of its times, and to offer a stimulating reflection on current societal issues.<\/p>\n
B\u00e9atrice TUPIN
\nPresident of the festival<\/p>\n