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2026 is here, and with it comes the third edition of BOARD CULTURE EXPOSURE — the international festival celebrating surf, skate, and snowboard photography.
The countdown has begun!
Starting October 9, the Board Culture Exposure OFF will kick off the festivities with a series of exhibitions throughout Biarritz and the surrounding area. About twenty cultural venues, galleries, shops, and independent spaces will host photographers and artists showcasing skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding.
Then, from October 21 to 25, the festival takes center stage with five days of meetups, exhibitions, screenings, talks, workshops, photo walks, performances, and parties at several iconic venues in Biarritz.
Two approaches, one shared goal: to bring photography and board culture to life in the heart of the city.
Check out the BCE 2026 program now and discover the highlights you won’t want to miss.
The 2026 program
The B.C.E. 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.
Exhibiting photographers
The 2026 Jury
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The 32 Photographers Exhibited
Their photographs will be on display at the exhibition at the Casino de Biarritz from 21 to 25 October and will be in the running for the various B.C.E. 2026 prizes.
- Jean Charles Barthelet
- Christian Behrens
- Julien Binet
- Laura Bresson
- Kevin Cathers
- Matteo Challe
- Clément Chouleur
- Robert Christ
- Lisa Coulaud
- Ben Girardi
- Adam Gairns
- Julien Grassiot
- Ted Grambeau
- Radomil Gomolka
- Ines Goret
- Prittam Gurung
- Arttu Heikkinen
- Josef Hinterleitner
- Reece Leung
- Clément Legall
- Liidia Maier
- Caroline Mardok
- Hannes Mautner
- Javi Munoz
- Daniel Niederkofler
- Marcus Paladino
- Guillaume Perimony
- Alex Roberts
- Joseph Roby
- Fabiano Rodrigues
- Dennis Scholz
- Sami Tuoriniemi
Check out the finalists
- Jean Charles Barthelet
- Christian Behrens
- Julien Binet
- Laura Bresson
- Kevin Cathers
- Matteo Challe
- Clément Chouleur
- Robert Christ
- Lisa Coulaud
- Ben Girardi
- Adam Gairns
- Julien Grassiot
- Ted Grambeau
- Radomil Gomolka
- Ines Goret
- Prittam Gurung
- Arttu Heikkinen
- Josef Hinterleitner
- Reece Leung
- Clément Legall
- Liidia Maier
- Caroline Mardok
- Hannes Mautner
- Javi Munoz
- Daniel Niederkofler
- Marcus Paladino
- Guillaume Perimony
- Alex Roberts
- Joseph Roby
- Fabiano Rodrigues
- Dennis Scholz
- Sami Tuoriniemi
- Roberto Alegria (SP)
- Clemence Cardot (FR)
- Theo Vranas (GR)
- Bernard Testemale (FR)
- Anne Roig (SP)
- Benoit Gea (FR)
- Lisa Coulaud (FR)
- Nicolas Jacquemin (FR)
- Madele... Larcheron (FR)
- Marion Vacca (FR)
- Clement LeGall (FR)
- Keke Leppala (FIN)
- Davy Van Laere (BE)
- Tal Roberts (US)
- Fabien Ponsero (FR)
- Jai Tanju (US)
- Vincent Coupeau (FR)
- Adrien Lahaye (FR)
- Andoni Epelde (ES)
- Fabian Bodet (FR)
- David Tchag (FR)
- Pavlov Evgeny (RUS)
- Joseph Roby (US)
- Theo Acworth (AU)
- Joao Bracourt (POR)
- Kevin Kielty (US)
- Antonio Helio (POR)
- Romain Laffue (FR)
- Arthur Picard (FR)
- Antoine Veillard (FR)
- Pedro Gomes (BRA)
- Lucie Lurol (FR)
- Adrian Crapciu (ROU)
- Samuel McMahon (FR)
- Thomas Meurot (FR)
The 60 photographers shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award
These professional and amateur photographers, selected from among the entrants who responded to the BCE 2026 call for entries and chosen by the festival jury, are in the running for the BCE 2026 People’s Choice Award.
- Roberto Alegria
- Lucas Ananua
- Wyss Balthazar
- Jean Charles Barthelet
- Jeremy Blatti
- Julien Bonnin
- Laura Bresson
- Jonathan Bouillaux
- Thomas Busuttil
- Matteo Challe
- Gaetan Charlin
- Clément Chouleur
- Robert Christ
- Lisa Coulaud
- Vincent Coupeau
- Julien Deniau
- Yves Deorestis
- John Patrick Finucane
- Guillermo Fleitas
- Adam Gairns
- Ben Gea
- Liam Glass
- Radomil Gomolka
- Rafael Gonzalez
- Ines Goret
- Jose Goulao
- Ted Grambeau
- Sylvain Guionnet
- Prittam Gurung
- Mario Kreb
- Klavs Laivenieks
- Pierre-Antoine Lalaude
- Jennifer Lang
- Bertrand Lanneau
- Keke Leppala
- Hannes Mautner
- Alicia Mermillod
- Mason Miller
- Marcus Paladino
- Evgeny Pavlov
- Guillaume Perimony
- Arthur Picard
- Josh Poelhein
- Fabien Ponsero
- Joseph Roby
- Fabiano Rodrigues
- Boris Romann
- Nicolas Rosset
- Alberto Scattolin
- Dennis Scholz
- Katey Shearer
- Alastair Spriggs
- Vincent Suky
- Ross Taylor
- Miller Tinu
- Tobias Ulbrich
- Mickael Vandermaesen
- Antoine Veillard
- Colin Wiseman
- Florian Wurzinger
Check out the finalists
- Roberto Alegria
- Lucas Ananua
- Wyss Balthazar
- Jean Charles Barthelet
- Jeremy Blatti
- Julien Bonnin
- Jonathan Bouillaux
- Laura Bresson
- Thomas Busuttil
- Matteo Challe
- Gaetan Charlin
- Clément Chouleur
- Robert Christ
- Lisa Coulaud
- Vincent Coupeau
- Julien Deniau
- Yves Deorestis
- John Patrick Finucane
- Guillermo Fleitas
- Adam Gairns
- Ben Gea
- Liam Glass
- Radomil Gomolka
- Rafael Gonzalez
- Ines Goret
- Jose Goulao
- Ted Grambeau
- Sylvain Guionnet
- Prittam Gurung
- Mario Kreb
- Klavs Laivenieks
- Pierre-Antoine Lalaude
- Jennifer Lang
- Bertrand Lanneau
- Keke Leppala
- Hannes Mautner
- Alicia Mermillod
- Mason Miller
- Marcus Paladino
- Evgeny Pavlov
- Guillaume Perimony
- Arthur Picard
- Josh Poelhein
- Fabien Ponsero
- Joseph Roby
- Fabiano Rodrigues
- Boris Romann
- Nicolas Rosset
- Alberto Scattolin
- Dennis Scholz
- Katey Shearer
- Alastair Spriggs
- Vincent Suky
- Ross Taylor
- Miller Tinu
- Tobias Ulbrich
- Mickael Vandermaesen
- Antoine Veillard
- Colin Wiseman
- Florian Wurzinger
From September 1 through 30, you can vote for the photograph(s) that captivate you the most on the Instagram account: @boardcultureexposure_
The photo that receives the most “likes” will win the prize and be exhibited in the Salon Diane at the Casino de Biarritz during the festival’s third edition, October 21–25.
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.
Discover the highlights of the 2026 festival – not to be missed:
OFF Festival 2026
From 9 October to 9 November, the BCE OFF takes over Biarritz and the surrounding area, featuring around twenty partner venues. Galleries, shops, cultural venues and independent spaces will host photography exhibitions centred on skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding. A self-guided tour, open to all, offering the chance to discover established and emerging artists, and bringing photography to life throughout the city.
BCE Awards 2026
As the epicentre of BCE 2026, the Salon Diane at the Biarritz Casino is hosting an exhibition of the finalists in the Skateboarding, Surfing, Snowboarding, Lifestyle and Photojournalism categories, as well as the winners of the IRYS Award and the People’s Choice Award. Alongside the photographs, you’ll also find a pop-up bookshop run by Le Grand Jeu bookshop and dedicated to photography within board culture, as well as a Print Shop where you can purchase limited-edition prints by the festival’s photographers. Over the course of four days, the exhibition also becomes a venue for meeting and sharing, featuring screenings, talks, round-table discussions, portfolio reviews, photo walks, book signings and the awards ceremony.
Ben Thouard - Aqua Obscura
Come and see Ben Thouard’s surfing photography exhibition, “Aqua Obscura”, at the Bellevue in Biarritz from 23 to 25 October 2026.
Sem Rubio - (en boucle)
Come and see Sem Rubio’s skateboard photography exhibition ‘(on loop)’ at the Colisée in Biarritz from 21 to 25 October 2026.
Bonsoir - Chasing the twilight
Come and see the group exhibition of snowboard photography, “Bonsoir – Chasing the twilight”, curated by BCE & Act Snowboarding, in the foyer of the Biarritz Municipal Casino, from 22 to 25 October 2026.
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Jury
Comprising a diverse panel of recognised figures from the worlds of art, photography, skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding, the jury deliberates and selects the best images in each category, which will form the main exhibition at the Casino de Biarritz during the festival. The concepts of creativity, emotion, aesthetics and performance are central to the jury’s deliberations when selecting the finalists.
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