Documenting the evolution
of our landscapes.
LES PANORAMISTES unites photographers and researchers to study and preserve the changing identity of our rural and urban environments through the lens of artistic creation.
The Panoramistes Collective
LES PANORAMISTES brings together photographers, researchers, and citizens from various fields to study and document the evolution of rural and urban landscapes.
Through photographic projects, exhibitions, and collaborations with local authorities, the association raises public awareness of environmental and heritage issues while promoting artistic creation related to the landscape.
Current Initiatives
Documenting the rapid transformation of peri-urban agricultural lands into residential developments over a 5-year period, analyzing the ecological impact.
View StudyUrban Expansion Zones
A longitudinal photographic study tracking the receding shorelines of the Mediterranean coast, highlighting the immediate effects of climate change.
View StudyCoastal Erosion Archive
Collaborative research with glaciologists to visually record the diminishing ice volumes in high-altitude environments and their downstream consequences.
View StudyAlpine Retreat Observation
Research & Documentation
Exploring the evolving narratives of our rural and urban landscapes.
"The photographic archives provided by Les Panoramistes have fundamentally shifted how we understand the urban sprawl of our coastal regions over the last decade."
"Their multidisciplinary approach brings a vital artistic lens to rigorous environmental science, making the invisible changes in our rural landscapes visible to all."
"Collaborating with this association allowed our municipality to engage citizens directly in the preservation and documentation of our shared natural heritage."