Acquisition Group for Photography
The GAP is the Acquisition Committee dedicated to photography, in all its multiple dimensions. The members of the GAP enjoy:
- To discover historic and contemporary photography with the guidance of three specialized curators.
- To choose the next acquisitions of the photography department during the two annual committee meetings, and in particular to vote on the “Coups de Coeur” singled out by the curators at Paris Photo
- To experience the highlights of photography with international experts and the artists most likely to be integrated into the collections of the Museum
- To benefit from a confidential context to discover the treasures in the Centre Pompidou’s storage facilities
- To benefit from a hybrid program of events in physical or digital with a community of passionate amateurs
These advantages are designed in a hybrid way, they will be offered in physical or virtual format, depending on the context.
- To discover historic and contemporary photography with the guidance of three specialized curators.
- To choose the next acquisitions of the photography department during the two annual committee meetings, and in particular to vote on the “Coups de Coeur” singled out by the curators at Paris Photo
- To experience the highlights of photography with international experts and the artists most likely to be integrated into the collections of the Museum
- To benefit from a confidential context to discover the treasures in the Centre Pompidou’s storage facilities
- To benefit from a hybrid program of events in physical or digital with a community of passionate amateurs
These advantages are designed in a hybrid way, they will be offered in physical or virtual format, depending on the context.
The benefits
A journey on the theme of photography in the company of one of the committee's curators.
The GAP's must-see trip to Arles for the Rencontres de la Photographie.
An exceptional visit to Paris Photo, in the footsteps of the curators.
A personal online account with digital content.
Visits to artists‘ and designers’ studios, private collections and exhibitions tours in museums, foundations and galleries, in with the Museum's curators.
Regional and international days and trips focusing on major cultural events and current artistic events.
Exclusive visits to the Centre Pompidou in the company of the curatorial team, including on Tuesdays when the Museum is closed.
VIP passes for major trade fairs on request.
Personal invitations for two to opening at the Centre Pompidou. (Until September 2025)
Unlimited priority access to the Centre Pompidou on presentation of your physical or digital membership card (until September 2025).
The catalogue of a photography exhibition presented this year at the Centre Pompidou.(Until September 2025)
5% discount at the Centre Pompidou shop (until September 2025), 10% discount online (excluding books).
Personal invitations for two to previews of Centre Pompidou exhibitions in partner institutions of the Constellation I Centre Pompidou programme (from September 2025).
Unlimited priority access to Centre Pompidou exhibitions in partner institutions of the Constellation I Centre Pompidou programme on presentation of your physical or digital membership card.(From September 2025)
The catalogue of an off-wall exhibition curated by the Centre Pompidou's curators (From September 2025)