FotoFest Exhibition: Déambulations Francophones

Mar 28 // Past Event Highlights

Déambulations Francophones:

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Alliance Française de Houston welcomed guests to the opening reception of Déambulations Francophones — a stunning photography exhibition by local Egyptian artist Fikry Botros.

The evening was filled with warmth, laughter, and curiosity as visitors wandered through Francophone Wanderings, Botros' captivating collection of candid photographs capturing everyday life across Francophone countries. Guests paused to take in each image, sparking conversations about culture, community, and the quiet beauty found in unguarded moments of life around the world.

The reception created a natural space for connection, bringing together Houston's culturally diverse community over a shared appreciation for photography and Francophone cultures.

A special thank you goes to Fikry Botros for sharing his remarkable vision, and to Fotofest for making the experience possible.

Francophone Wanderings remained on view at the Alliance Française de Houston through May 30. 

About the Photographer:

Fikry Botros is a photographer who splits his time between Houston and Paris, bringing the eye of an artist and the precision of an engineer to his work. Holding a PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Columbia University, Botros captures candid, unscripted moments of everyday life, exploring the dynamic relationships between people, urban environments, light, and geometry. His fine art photography has been featured in National Geographic, exhibited internationally, and regularly presented in FotoFest events.