Olympic Museum Exhibition Showcases Paris 2024 Olympic Games Photography
The Olympic Museum is hosting a free exhibition featuring exclusive photographs from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Lausanne Train Station from December 19, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This collection showcases the IOC’s extensive photo archives, emphasizing the artistic potential within sports photography. Upcoming exhibitions in 2025 at both the Olympic Museum and Photo Elysée will further highlight this theme.
The Olympic Museum in Lausanne is proud to present an exhibition featuring never-before-seen photographs from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This exhibit will be held at the Lausanne Railway Station from December 19, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Admission is free, and it showcases the artistic expressions within sports photography, highlighting the profound connection between Lausanne and the Olympic Movement.
This exhibit draws from the extensive photo collections of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which includes over 900,000 images dating back to the Athens 1896 Games. Selected images from the Paris 2024 Games capture the athletes’ dynamic movements, expressions of determination and joy, along with many remarkable moments from the events. The photos also explore the lavender hue that symbolizes the Paris 2024 Games, showcasing the creative artistry involved in sports photography.
Looking ahead, two museums in Lausanne will spotlight sports photography in Spring 2025. The “Sport in Focus” exhibition will exhibit collections from both the Olympic Museum and the Photo Elysée Museum simultaneously. The Photo Elysée exhibition will run from March 28 to August 18, 2025, while the Olympic Museum’s display will be held from May through September 2025, further celebrating the essence of sports through photography.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games hold significant historical value, as they mark a milestone in the continuation of the Olympic tradition. In alignment with this, the city of Lausanne is recognized as the Olympic Capital, housing the IOC headquarters. The upcoming exhibition at the Lausanne Railway Station serves to connect the rich visual history of the Olympics with contemporary events, seeking to engage the public in appreciation of universal sports culture.
The exhibition at the Olympic Museum offers a unique perspective on the Paris 2024 Games, celebrating the artistry of sports photography while enriching public knowledge of the Olympics’ historical legacy. With events scheduled in both the Olympic Museum and Photo Elysée Museum, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the multifaceted relationship between photography and sports, further reinforcing Lausanne’s status as the Olympic Capital.
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