Even though Eurazeo’s photography collection has existed for more than 20 years, it was in 2010 that photography as a discipline took on a prominent role within the Group thanks to the creation of an annual prize. In 2026, Eurazeo is taking its commitment a step further by transforming the prize into a grant supporting photographic creation and by partnering with the Rencontres de la photographie d’Arles.
The Eurazeo Collection: An Eclectic and Dynamic Series
Today, Eurazeo now boasts a prestigious collection featuring works by internationally acclaimed photographers such as Sebastião Salgado, Georges Rousse, Nick Brandt and Michael Kenna, as well as emerging talents.
Each year, new works from the Eurazeo Photo Prize enrich and expand the collection.
Now comprising nearly 130 photographs, the collection is displayed throughout Eurazeo’s offices, offering employees and visitors an open, diverse and creative perspective on the world.
The Eurazeo Photo Prize: Supporting Emerging Talent
Established in 2010, the Eurazeo Photo Prize aims to provide greater visibility for emerging artists, reflect Eurazeo’s long-standing commitment to photography and build a cohesive collection over time.
In 2026, the year marking the global bicentenary of photography, Eurazeo is deepening its philanthropic commitments and integrating this initiative into one of the missions of its Endowment Fund. This is why the Group is launching a grant dedicated to supporting photographic creation, replacing the former prize scheme in order to support the work of a selected artist: the Eurazeo Photo Prize.
Eurazeo Photo Prize 2026: Call for Projects
The Eurazeo Photo Prize is open to professional photographers of all nationalities. The selected laureate will have six months to create a body of work around the theme “Stories of Europe”.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] .
Photo Jury
The Eurazeo Photo Prize Jury is composed of Jean-François Camp, President of the DuRev gallery and former CEO of Central Dupon; Dimitri Beck, Director of Photography at Polka Magazine; Elisabeth Bret, Photographer; Olivier Roller, Photographer; Hélène David-Weill; Thierry Grillet, Creative Director at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF), Aurélie de Lanlay, Deputy Director of Les Rencontres d'Arles, Anne Lesage, Head of the Images Department at the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, William Kadouch-Chassaing, co-CEO of Eurazeo, Coralie Savin, Director of Communications at Eurazeo, and Eurazeo employees with voting rights.
As photography marks its 200-year anniversary, supporting artists who offer a unique perspective on our world is more important than ever. I am proud to see this initiative evolve through the Eurazeo Photo Prize.
Les Rencontres d’Arles Photography Festival
This same year, through its Endowment Fund, Eurazeo is also supporting a leading cultural institution: Les Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles. As part of this commitment, the Group is contributing to the renovation of the Maison des Arènes, a key resource center dedicated to the festival’s educational and inclusive programmes which welcomes over 12,000 participants each year.
The Eurazeo Gallery: A Space for Discovery and Dialogue
The Eurazeo Group’s headquarters, located at 66 Rue Pierre-Charron in Paris, houses a gallery dedicated to photography and the artists who embody it.
Conceived as a space for cultural exchange open to all its stakeholders, this venue aims to become a new destination for enthusiasts of this medium.
In 2025, the gallery hosted an exhibition by Olivier Roller exploring the relationship between power and art. Previous exhibitions showcased the work of Charles Delcourt and Julie Bourges, recipients of the 2023 Eurazeo Photo Prize. Upcoming exhibitions will feature the work of Aglaé Bory, winner of the 2025 edition, and Marine Lanier, the Jury’s Special Mention in 2025.
