Situated in Jimei district, a dynamic area where tradition meets modernity, the festival transforms the city into a living gallery each winter. Through university lectures, portfolio reviews, artist-led tours, and public programs, Jimei × Arles continues to weave art into daily life, reinforcing Xiamen as a nexus of cultural exchange between China and the world.
Over the past decade, Jimei × Arles has presented over 300 exhibitions featuring more than 700 artists, hosted 800 public events, and attracted over 550 thousand visitors, making Xiamen a growing hub for global photographic dialogue.
The 2025 Art Committee brings together distinguished figures, including Christoph Wiesner, director of Les Rencontres d'Arles; Gu Zheng, professor of Photography at Fudan University; Bas Vroege, founder of Paradox in the Netherlands; and Sarah Kennel, PhD, curator of Photography at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Their participation reflects the festival's ongoing commitment to international cooperation and curatorial professionalism.
