The Bicentenary of Photography at the BnF

To mark the bicentenary of photography, the BnF is showcasing its exceptional collection of 7 million photographs, spanning the entire history of the medium from its origins to the present day. It is presenting a programme of exhibitions, loans and partnerships in France and internationally, including two major exhibitions in Paris: Japanese Photographs from the Bibliothèque nationale de France (30 September 2026 – 31 January 2027) and an exhibition dedicated to nude photography (6 April – 18 July 2027), at the François-Mitterrand site.

Paul Nadar, autoportrait instantané, essai pour Kodak - Vers 1890 - BnF, département des Estampes et de la photographie, EO3 (NADAR)