Hors les Murs 2024

May is here, so let's set off to conquer new emotions and fruitful reflections, and meet these sensitive, strong and beautiful visions portrayed by young European photographers!

In line with the Pavillon Populaire's programming, the Boutographies festival is presenting 'Parallèles' and 'Hors les murs' exhibitions. Ten venues in the Montpellier area will be hosting the exhibitions free of charge, making them a welcome stopover.
The genres on show are varied, ranging from the intimate to the universal, from auteur documentaries to societal reflections and visual forms. The artists give us their vision of Man in his relationship to society and his living environment. Among the themes addressed, ecology as a priority, the city and its development, atypical human journeys...

Each series tells a story, raises questions, enriches and entertains us with the vitality, creativity and commitment of its young photographers.

In these uncertain times, culture is more essential than ever. It vibrates with its humanist values, alerting us, enlightening us, inspiring us and connecting us.

So let's make the most of this experience, open our eyes and our consciences, and explore the world's many corners, hopes and dreams.
Alone, with family or friends, on foot or by bike, let's make this festival a real human and artistic adventure!

Jean-François Malet