ILUMINADAS Party – Festival OFF Arles 2025

July 9, 2025 · Arles, France

On July 9th, Cómo ser Fotógrafa joins the OFF Night in Arles with ILUMINADAS — a one-night celebration of women’s photography in all its diversity and energy.

Through exhibitions, projections, live actions, music, and conversation, ILUMINADAS highlights the essential role women play in shaping today’s visual culture and offers them greater visibility on the international stage.

One-night photo party by women artists at OFF Arles. Exhibition, projections, books, live music, talks & actions. July 9, 2025.

ILUMINADAS · Party at OFF Arles 2025 Exhibition

ILUMINADAS · Party at OFF Arles 2025 Live Actions

ILUMINADAS · Party at OFF Arles 2025 Proyections

ILUMINADAS · Party at OFF Arles 2025 Books

ILUMINADAS · Party at OFF Arles 2025 Round Table

ILUMINADAS · Party at OFF Arles 2025 Live Music

PROGRAM · ILUMINADAS · JULY 9, 2025

11.00 pm – Collective Exhibition

Entre Telas y Mares: ¡Toma Tierra!

Artists: Alejandra Carles Tolrá, Ana Amado, Ana Palacios, Angélica Dass, Clara de Tezanos, Claudia Cebrián, Elena de la Rúa, Elisa Miralles, Gloria Oyarzabal, Laura Torrado, Lucía Morate, Mar Sáez, Marta Soul, Rocío Bueno, Ros Boisier, Rosa Muñoz, Rosell Meseguer, and Soledad Córdoba.
6.00 pm – Photobook Tables

Cómo ser Fotógrafa & Vento Leste Publishing

Discover and purchase photobooks by women photographers, showcasing diverse voices and creative publishing.
7.00 pm – Round Table

“Reframing Narratives: The Rise of New Feminist Movements”

Moderated by Angela Berlinde, this discussion brings together curators to reflect on the power and future of feminist photography.

Guests: Maíra Gamarra (Brazilian-Bolivian curator, editor, educator, researcher, and cultural producer specializing in Latin American photography) ;Julia Gelezova & Ángel Luis González (General Manager & Director, PhotoIreland, Ireland) and Miren Pastor (Spanish photographer and FIEBRE Photobook Fest director)
8.00 – 11.00 pm – Projections

Women Photographers & Iluminadas Contest Finalists

Dynamic screenings featuring works by established and emerging women photographers, including finalists from the Iluminadas open call.
8.00 – 9.30 pm – Live Action

“Más Culos, Menos Guerras” by Fabiola Cedillo

A participatory performance and live photographic action challenging visual narratives and inviting audience interaction.
8.00 – 11.00 pm – Latin Music

DJ Arturio & DJ Moriarti

Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a Latin soundtrack, perfect for celebrating and connecting.

FAQS · ILUMINADAS

Where is the event?

ILUMINADAS takes place at Cour du Collège Mistral, in Arles, France — part of the OFF Festival during Les Rencontres de la Photographie.
What date and time is it?

Tuesday, July 9, 2025
From 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM
One-night only!
Do I need to buy a ticket?

No. The event is free and open to all — no registration needed.
Will there be photobooks for sale?

Yes. You’ll find a curated table featuring books by women photographers — from both Cómo ser Fotógrafa and Vento Leste publishing.
Can I just come to dance and enjoy the music?

Absolutely. From 8 PM to 11 PM, we’ll have live Latin music with DJ Arturio & DJ Moriarti — ILUMINADAS is also a party.
Are the talks and projections in English or Spanish?

The roundtable will be in English, and projections are visual. You don’t need to speak a specific language to enjoy the event.

We’ll be waiting for you in Arles — to celebrate, connect, and enjoy photography made by women.

Cómo ser Fotógrafa is a platform dedicated to supporting, connecting, and amplifying women in photography through exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and collaborative projects. Our mission is to ensure that women’s voices and perspectives are recognized as fundamental to the evolution of photographic arts, enriching the field with plurality and innovation.

ILUMINADAS is designed to foster connection, visibility, and celebration within one of the world’s most renowned photography festivals. One night. Many voices. All women.