Livres Hebdo has compiled a bibliography and a non‑exhaustive list of events celebrating the bicentennial of photography, the medium invented by Nicéphore Niépce after a decade of experiments that produced the first image, Point de vue du Gras, from a window at his property in Saint‑Loup‑de‑Varennes, Saône‑et‑Loire.
The anniversary year runs through 2026 and 2027, and publishers are releasing titles that explore the history, technique and cultural impact of early photography.
Simultaneously, museums and galleries across France and beyond are mounting exhibitions that showcase original prints, reproductions and contextual material related to Niépce’s pioneering work.
Livres Hebdo’s guide lists key exhibitions, book launches and scholarly conferences, offering collectors, scholars and the general public a roadmap to the most significant commemorations.
Organisers emphasize the relevance of Niépce’s achievement for contemporary visual culture, linking the historic invention to modern photographic practices and digital imaging.