DIAGONAL

What DIAGONAL does

Réseau Diagonal is a French non-profit national network (association under French law), founded in 2009 and headquartered at 2 rue Vincent Leblanc in Marseille, that federates exhibition centers, cultural institutions, and art centers dedicated to the diffusion and production of photography across France. The organization is led by Jennifer Labord in the Direction de la publication role, with a team of 17 employees, and operates as a coordination and professionalization body rather than a commercial entity.

The network's product portfolio is programmatic rather than technology-based. Core offerings include Le Réseau Diagonal itself (the member federation), the Entre les Images image-education program operating in social sectors (healthcare, correctional facilities, schools, social reintegration), Les formations Diagonal training courses with structured financing assistance, the Résidence O Caminho international photography residency (Brazil-France axis), the Alliance Française Rio Photo Prize, Les grandes manifestations (major events), Les États généraux de la photographie (industry structuring initiative), and media content including the podcast series "Un réseau à la croisée des chemins et des images" and video resources. Distribution is membership-based and geographic: services and programs are delivered through member institutions across France, with direct engagement via the reseau-diagonal.com website, podcasts, videos, and press coverage.

The business model is non-commercial and grant-funded. Core institutional support comes from the DGCA (Direction Générale de la Création Artistique) within the French Ministry of Culture and from Ville de Marseille; project-level funding is contributed by partners including the Institut Français, CNAP, ADAGP, Copie Privée, Fnac, Air France, the Ambassade de France au Brésil, Alliance Française Rio, CIPAC, and LABA Mobilités. The customer base comprises photography exhibition centers, cultural institutions, and individual photographers seeking training, residencies, and professional-development opportunities. No revenue, ARR, or commercial pricing figures are disclosed, and the organization does not operate commercial sales channels; access to programs and resources is mediated through institutional membership.

Name

DIAGONAL

Legal name

Réseau Diagonal

Website

https://reseau-diagonal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Réseau Diagonal is a French non-profit national network, founded in 2009 and based in Marseille, that federates photography exhibition centers, cultural institutions, and photography professionals across France, delivering training, residencies, and international cooperation programs with state backing from the Ministry of Culture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Arts Network Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Photography & Videography Workshops (THAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Photography network
• Cultural arts association
• Photography professionalization
• Image education programs
• Artist residency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Réseau Diagonal is France's national network of photography exhibition and production structures, coordinating member institutions dedicated to the diffusion and professionalization of photographic arts. It delivers member services including image education programs (Entre les Images), professional training courses, international artist residencies (O Caminho), a photography prize, industry events, and media resources (podcasts and videos) for member institutions and photography professionals across France and Brazil.

Product overview

Réseau Diagonal is a national network of exhibition centers and structures for photographic arts and education in France, operating as a coordination and support organization rather than a software product. The network connects member organizations through programs including Entre les Images (image education in social sectors), international residencies (O Caminho with Brazil), training courses, photography prizes, major events, podcasts, and videos. The organization functions as a platform for collaboration, professionalization, and international development in photography, rather than offering a unified software product with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Réseau Diagonal France's national network of exhibition centers and structures for photographic arts diffusion and production, connecting member organizations dedicated to photography across France.
• Entre les Images Image education program that supports photographers and artists working with public audiences in social sectors including healthcare, correctional facilities, social reintegration, schools, and community settings.
• Les formations Diagonal Training courses offered by the network to support professional development in photography, including financing assistance for training, available to member institutions and photography professionals.
• Résidence O Caminho International residency program for photographers as part of the Brazil-France cooperation axis, facilitating artistic exchange between the two countries.
• Prix Photo Alliance Française de Rio Photography prize organized in partnership with Alliance Française in Rio de Janeiro, promoting photographic creation in the Brazil-France cultural context.
• Les États généraux de la photographie Photography General States initiative for industry-wide reflection and structuring of the photography profession in France, bringing together sector stakeholders.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DGCA - Ministère de la CulturecoreOthersPrimary institutional supporter and partner - the French Ministry of Culture's Direction Générale de la Création Artistique provides core funding and recognition to the network
• Ville de MarseillecoreOthersCity of Marseille provides municipal support to the national photography network based in Marseille
• Institut FrançaiscoreOthersFrench Institute - international operator for French culture abroad, supporting international development initiatives
• CNAP (Centre National des Arts Plastiques)coreOthersProject partner - national center for visual arts providing institutional support for photography projects
• ADAGPminorOthersProject partner - French copyright society for visual artists
• Copie PrivéeminorOthersProject partner - French private copying levy organization supporting cultural projects
• FnacminorOthersProject partner - major French retailer supporting photography-related projects
• Air FranceminorOthersProject partner - French airline supporting international cooperation and travel
• Ambassade de France au BrésilcoreOthersStrategic partner for Brazil cooperation - French Embassy in Brazil supporting cross-border photography initiatives
• Alliance Française RiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint photo prize partnership - Alliance Française Rio Photo Prize, part of Saison Brésil-France 2025
• CIPACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRéseau Diagonal is a member of CIPAC - federation of professional associations in contemporary art
• LABA MobilitésminorOthersProject partner - laboratory for artistic and cultural mobility projects

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Les Rencontres d'Arles: France's leading annual photography festival operating as a key convening platform for photography professionals and institutions — directly comparable as a sector-wide photography organizer in France focused on exhibitions, training, and international visibility.
• Jeu de Paume: Paris photography and image center running exhibitions, educational programming, and international residencies — directly comparable as a French photography venue combining diffusion, professional training, and audience development.
• Foam (Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam): Amsterdam photography museum with international exhibitions, talent development programs, and educational activities — comparable as an institution dedicated to photography diffusion and emerging photographer support.
• Maison Européenne de la Photographie: Paris-based photography exhibition and production institution offering residencies, training, and exhibitions — closely matches Réseau Diagonal's focus on photography diffusion, professional development, and member/audience engagement in France.

Broad incumbents

• Magnum Foundation: New York photography nonprofit supporting socially engaged photography through grants, fellowships, and education — comparable as a photography-focused nonprofit combining grantmaking, education, and international programming.
• Centre Pompidou: Major French national cultural institution holding major photography exhibitions and education programs — comparable as a publicly supported French venue combining photography diffusion, education, and international programming at national scale.
• Aperture Foundation: New York-based nonprofit publisher and educator producing photography books, exhibitions, and educational programming — comparable as a photography nonprofit combining publication, education, and exhibitions.
• World Press Photo Foundation: International nonprofit running the world's most recognized photography prize and educational programs across visual journalism — comparable as a photography-focused nonprofit with global prize, education, and exhibition programs.
• CIPAC (Fédération des professionnels de l'art contemporain): Federation of French contemporary art professional associations of which Réseau Diagonal is a member — comparable as a sector-level French cultural coordination body representing professional photography and visual arts associations.
• Paris Photo: The leading international photography art fair and platform connecting galleries, institutions, and audiences annually in Paris — comparable as a major France-based photography convening and diffusion platform serving the broader photography ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reseau-diagonal

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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