The PhotoBrussels festival, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, features 50 exhibitions that utilize photography to question and deconstruct perceived truths rather than to affirm them. This year's theme explores a range of human experiences, from infidelity and relationship doubts to the impact of tourism on local cultures. Notably, one of the standout projects is by photographer Karla Hiraldo Voleau, whose work, 'Another Love Story,' addresses her personal heartbreak through a creative reconstruction of her past romantic photos with an actor.

In 'Another Love Story,' Hiraldo Voleau confronts the painful realization of her partner's double life by reproducing their shared moments with an actor standing in for her ex-boyfriend. This piece not only highlights the performative nature of photography but also invites viewers to reflect on authenticity and the narratives we build around images. The festival as a whole is designed to provoke thought about what photography signifies in contemporary society, especially as it relates to intimate relationships and commercialized experiences.

PhotoBrussels spans several locations in the city, showcasing works that address larger themes of authenticity and illusion in photography. The exhibits aim to unsettle viewers, forcing them to question their assumptions about the medium and confront the disparity between reality and representation. By presenting photography as a tool for both storytelling and deception, the festival seeks to redefine its role in art and society at a time when the veracity of images is increasingly under scrutiny.