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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 call for entries for the third edition of Board Culture Exposure is now closed. The ball is now in the court of our jury members, who will meet in June under the leadership of jury president Thibaut de Longeville to select the photos that will be exhibited at the Casino Municipal in Biarritz this coming October, as well as those that will compete for the People’s Choice Award. which will also be celebrated this summer at a special, festive event—but we won’t give too much away just yet…stay tuned for more details!
Check back in early July for the results of the deliberations; if you submitted an entry, keep a close eye on your inbox…
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.
The 2025
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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.
The new call for entries for the 2026 edition opened on 1 March and will close on 30 April. Participants, whether professionals or amateurs, may submit their best photographs in the following categories:
Skateboard
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…
Surf
Candidates must submit between 1 (minimum) and 5 (maximum) photographs documenting the practice of surfing.
Surf photography has been feeding the collective imagination for decades, with images that invite us to travel, from the beaches of Hawaii to the slabs of Ireland, no continent is an exception. We all have an iconic image in our minds: Tom Carroll in a helmet at Pipe, Nathan Fletcher in a Teahupo’o in Code Red mode, or Andy Irons at Hossegor, to each his own madeleine… These images allow as many people as possible to connect with the ocean and surf culture, without even having to jump in the water. While preserving the history of surfing, this photographic work feeds the imagination and motivation of the younger generations of surfers and photographers in the making.
Snowboard
Candidates must submit between 1 (minimum) and 5 (maximum) photographs documenting snowboarding.
Imagine yourself at 2500m altitude, at the top of a magnificent untouched face! The intense cold guarantees perfect snow quality, light and deep, and you’re ready to drop… As for the photographer, he takes great care to get around the coveted slope to position himself and trigger the shutter at every turn. True heroes in the shadows, snowboard photographers are capable of putting their thirst for gliding into the background to create the photographs that make us dream. Frozen fingers and bruised backs are their daily lot, sacrifices that are necessary to feed the thirst for images of snowboarding and wide-open spaces.
Lifestyle
Candidates must submit between 1 (minimum) and 5 (maximum) photographs illustrating an atmosphere or moment in life linked to surfing, snowboarding or skateboarding.
Lifestyle photography, an essential representation of our times, plays a key role in documenting our culture. It captures authentic moments with honesty; it reflects stories and emotions, and presents subjects in their true light. Often confined to action images, lifestyle photography takes the reader behind the curtain, into the intimacy of athletes and their environment.
Reportage
A series of photographs – from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10 – retracing an adventure, recounting an event, a story, a journey or even portraying a player on the skateboard, snowboard or surf scene.
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding: travel and exploration quickly enter the conversation. Riders, whatever their board type, are always on the lookout for new spots. Creative architectures with smooth surfaces, perfect waves or stretches of virgin powder; this endless hunt is fueled by the images printed in magazines, embarking the reader on adventures that are sometimes dreamy, sketchy or exotic. The photographer who captures the journey, the action, the injuries, the laughter and everything in between. Through his work, the photographer takes you to the heart of action, injury, laughter and everything in between.
For each prize, creativity, performance, aesthetics and emotion are the focus.
Until April 30, 2026
Alongside the main exhibition at the Casino de Biarritz, several original exhibitions created by the B.C.E. team are being held at various cultural venues in Biarritz. These exhibitions showcase a rich and specialised body of work that complements the main exhibition, with themes that are always closely or loosely related to board sports and their culture.
Got a project, series of images, or exhibition you want to propose to the festival?
The
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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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