Palais de Tokyo - Brice Gelot selected for the Leica Tour 2025/2026
Brice Gelot has been selected to participate in the Leica Tour 2025/2026, one of the most exciting photographic events of the year celebrating the 100th anniversary of Leica Camera. This national touring showcase invites photographers from around France to present a personal and distinctive photographic vision under the theme “Perspectives singulières”, and Gelot’s work has been chosen to feature alongside a curated selection of images on view throughout the tour’s multiple stops.
The Leica Tour debuted in June 2025 at the iconic Palais de Tokyo in Paris, where thousands of visitors were welcomed to an immersive experience blending archive exhibitions, hands‑on demonstrations, and collaborative photographic showcases. From Paris, the tour continues its journey to other major cultural centers including Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Lille and beyond, bringing together passionate audiences and photographic communities at each stop.
His selected photograph, “Mr Chino (Prayers)” from his series “wish you were here”, embodies a compelling and introspective outlook that resonates with the Leica Tour’s creative calling. The image captures a singular moment that goes beyond the surface, inviting viewers to engage with its emotional resonance and nuanced perspective — a visual expression that aligns perfectly with the open call’s intention to celebrate unique personal vision and thoughtful interpretation.
Being included in the Leica Tour is a special recognition of his ability to blend documentary observation with artistic depth, and to present images that speak both technically and emotionally. Selected photographers see their work displayed in prominent exhibition spaces and partner galleries as part of the ongoing celebration of Leica’s century‑long influence on visual culture, and they receive dedicated exposure alongside archival treasures and contemporary voices shaping the photographic landscape.
This opportunity not only highlights Brice Gelot work to wider audiences but also reinforces the enduring power of photography as a medium that connects personal experience with collective imagination — a central thread that runs through both his practice and the Leica Tour’s mission.
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