Home of Photography Europe

Home of Photography Europe

Commonly referred to by its acronym MEP, the Home of Photography Europe was opened in February 1996. Housed in a neoclassical building dating back to 1706 in the historic heart of Paris, it is a highly regarded center for contemporary photographic art.

The Home of Photography Europe is a multifunctional institution that combines collection, exhibition, and library services. Its mission is to promote photographic art across Europe, including its interaction with the art market. Academic institutions also actively support the advancement of photography through specific initiatives, such as their collaboration with the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival, which has now become one of the oldest, most authoritative, and influential photography festivals in the world.

The Home of Photography Europe features a large exhibition space, an extensive library, an auditorium, and a video center. Its collection includes over 20,000 works of photographic art, most of which are images (including silver-based and digital photography) and videos. The library houses approximately 24,000 books on photography, including works by artists, books on photographic art and theory, and more. Additionally, the center hosts three to four rotating exhibitions each year, primarily focusing on themes related to the second half of the 20th century and the 21st century. Many active contemporary photographers showcase their work here, making it a key hub for photography enthusiasts to connect and exchange ideas.

Maison Europeenne de la Photographie

Why Visit: One of Europe’s most renowned photography museums

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: France[France]

Province/State: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City: Paris [Paris]