Pinta BAphoto is Latin America’s leading specialized photography fair. Since its inception, it has brought together galleries, artists, curators, collectors, and institutions to explore the diverse practices of contemporary visual art.
The application for exhibitor galleries interested in participating in this edition is now available.
Galleries Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Pinta BAphoto showcases a diverse selection of galleries distinguished by the quality of their proposals, featuring modern and contemporary artists from different countries whose artistic practices are shaped by the language of photography.
RADAR is Pinta BAphoto’s curated section dedicated to highlighting diverse perspectives on contemporary photography. Conceived as a space for exploration and research, it brings together projects that expand the boundaries of the photographic medium while fostering dialogue between artists, galleries, practices, and a wide range of contexts.
NEXT | Fuera de foco is Pinta BAphoto’s section dedicated to emerging proposals and new approaches to contemporary photography. The platform fosters connections between artists, galleries, audiences, and diverse art scenes, creating a space for discovering new voices and perspectives.
FORO is a space for dialogue and critical reflection dedicated to the debates, aesthetics, and issues shaping modern and contemporary photography.
ATLAS is Pinta BAphoto’s editorial section dedicated to exploring the book as a fundamental medium for photography. It brings together photobooks, exhibition catalogs, research publications, and other editorial projects that connect images, narratives, and publishing practices across different contexts and periods.
Video Project is Pinta BAphoto’s section dedicated to the moving image. It brings together works that expand the boundaries of photography and video, exploring diverse ways of engaging with the contemporary image.
Special Project | Tribute Artist is a section of Pinta BAphoto dedicated to honoring the career and legacy of figures who have played a fundamental role in the history of photography. Through a selection of artworks, documents, and archival materials, it offers a thoughtful and contextual approach to artists whose contributions have shaped the photographic medium.
Con el fin de crear puentes entre los visitantes y las obras, tres guías realizarán recorridos curados por la feria a través de un lenguaje coloquial, accesible y dinámico. Una mirada ecléctica que explora la diversidad de técnicas y búsquedas conceptuales de los artistas para una mayor comprensión de las prácticas en la fotografía contemporánea.
Throughout its various editions, Pinta has brought together galleries, artists, curators, collectors, and institutions, establishing itself as a leading platform for the exchange and promotion of Latin American art. Explore the archive and revisit some of the most memorable moments from Pinta BAphoto.
What to See in Buenos Aires
By Violeta Mendez
Luz, color y espacio, the exhibition presented by the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires in collaboration with Dia Art Foundation, offers an experience in which color and space envelop the viewer. It will be open to the public through August 17.
By Violeta Mendez
In RETOUR the Argentine artist builds a cartography of the city from discarded papers bearing writings that were never meant to be read; on view through August 9, 2026, at Museo Sívori, Buenos Aires.
By Manuel Vasquez Ortega
"Things house spirits, or at least sprites, and for the collector—possession is the most intimate relationship that one can have with objects: not that they come alive in him; it is he who lives in them."
Walter Benjamin: Unpacking My Library: A Talk about Book Collecting (1931)
EFG International is a global group specializing in private banking and asset management. Headquartered in Zurich, it operates in 40 locations around the world in cities across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East. For the eighth consecutive year, EFG is proud to be the main sponsor of Pinta BAphoto 2026. During the fair, EFG, in collaboration with Art Nexus, will present the EFG Latin America Art Award. This award once again highlights EFG International's commitment to modern and contemporary Latin American art, which, together with its entrepreneurial spirit, seeks to promote artists and fairs from the region on a global scale. The award is given in recognition of the work of emerging artists exhibited at five contemporary art fairs in Latin America. The winner is celebrated each year during Pinta Miami.
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