* Until May 31, 2025
The Board Culture Exposure is an international competition dedicated to the photography of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, the flagship disciplines of Board Culture. The 2nd edition is on since April 1, 2025!
The first event of its kind in France, the B.C.E. was born of a deep-seated desire to bring the photographic works of this culture to the attention of as many people as possible, and to highlight the unique relationship that exists between athletes and those who document their exploits. It is open to all, professionals and amateurs alike, regardless of their geographical location on the planet.
This cultural and artistic event honours those who are passionate about photography and board sports, offering them a new space for expression and unprecedented visibility. Ultimately, the aim of B.C.E. is to celebrate the best of skate, surf and snowboard culture by showcasing the work of the most talented photographers. In view of the success of the first edition, and to give as many people as possible the opportunity to come and admire the works, the 2nd edition of the exhibition will be on view for 9 days, from October 24 to November 1, 2025, still in the Salon Diane at the Casino de Biarritz.
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Manifesto
The first event of its kind in France, the B.C.E. was born of a deep-seated desire to bring the photographic works of this culture to the attention of as many people as possible, and to highlight the unique relationship that exists between athletes and those who document their exploits. It is open to all, professionals and amateurs alike, regardless of their geographical location on the planet.
This cultural and artistic event honours those who are passionate about photography and board sports, offering them a new space for expression and unprecedented visibility. Ultimately, the aim of B.C.E. is to celebrate the best of skate, surf and snowboard culture by showcasing the work of the most talented photographers. In view of the success of the first edition, and to give as many people as possible the opportunity to come and admire the works, the 2nd edition of the exhibition will be on view for 9 days, from October 24 to November 1, 2025, still in the Salon Diane at the Casino de Biarritz.
Participants, professionals or amateurs, can enter their best shots for the following categories :
Candidates must submit between 1 (minimum) and 5 (maximum) photographs documenting skateboarding.
The careers of the greatest skateboarders are inextricably linked with the photographers who documented them: Tony Hawk and Grant Brittain, Heath Kirtchart and Dave Swift, Eric Koston and Atiba Jefferson, to name but a few, form pairs whose photos have made generations of skateboarders dream. The photos that adorn the pages of specialized magazines are the fruit of a relationship of trust between photographer and photographed: choice of spot, choice of trick, schedule, sometimes even choice of clothing, everything is subject to validation by both parties, down to the smallest detail! This relationship gives rise to true works of art, when the street becomes a photo studio, when skateboarding conveys dreams and passion…
For each prize, creativity, performance, aesthetics and emotion are the focus.
Until May 31, 2025
The
Jury
Made up of eclectic personalities from the worlds of art, photography, skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding, the jury members deliberate and select the best images in each category. Creativity, emotion, aesthetics and performance are at the heart of the jury’s considerations when selecting the winners.
The
Prizes
The winners in each category will receive their trophies from the members of the jury and our partners at the awards ceremony on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Salon Diane of the Casino Municipal de Biarritz, at the heart of the exhibition.
One winner will be crowned in each category: Skateboard, Surf, Snowboard, Lifestyle & Reportage.
The Grand Prix Du Jury, presented by Leica, will be awarded to the best photograph in all categories, with the winner receiving a Leica camera and lens.
The Public Prize will be awarded to the photograph that receives the most votes on our Instagram account.
Details of the prizes allocated to each winner will be announced at a later date.
All finalists’ photos will be exhibited in the Salon Diane at the Casino Municipal de Biarritz, from October 24 to November 1, 2025.
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