Gen Z: Shaping a New Gaze | Photo Elysée Museum, Lausanne, CH

GEN Z
SHAPING A NEW GAZE
19.09.2025 – 01.02.2026


Twenty years after opening its doors to emerging photographers with the landmark exhibition reGeneration: 50 Photographers of Tomorrow, Photo Elysée reaffirms its commitment to supporting young talent with Gen Z: Shaping a New Gaze.

This new exhibition brings together the work of 66 international artists, primarily from Generation Z – broadly defined as those born between the mid-1990s and 2010 – to explore the concerns of this generation.
Employing a wide range of visual languages, these young artists delve into themes of belonging: the transformation of home and family ties, the representation of body and gender, and the coexistence of multiple identities. At the heart of the exhibition is the idea of intersectionality, foregrounding the ways in which overlapping identities – such as race, gender, sexuality, and class – shape lived experiences.

These works reflect an urgent need for representation and a deep desire to tell personal stories in a world in constant flux. In response, we amplify the voices of this generation, inviting the artists to situate their work in their own words.

Personal narratives intertwine to create a vibrant collective energy – a rich tapestry of experiences, cultures, and perspectives, where the personal becomes political. The exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into a generation questioning the world around them while striving to define their place within it.

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We invite you to take this journey with them – to listen, to reflect, and to engage with the world through their eyes.