Experience the Olympus Perspective Playground

The Olympus Perspective Playground is an event platform where disciplines are bridged, know-how exchanged and creative experimentation enabled. Equipped with one of our OM-D or Olympus PEN system cameras, Playground visitors can explore an interactive exhibition designed by varying artists, capture it in photographs or video and unleash their own creativitiy. This exceptional concept was able to attract more than 400,000 visitors across Europe so far...

The next Olympus Perspective Playground is already in the making and will take place at the world's leading fair for photography - the photokina 2018 in Cologne! 

From 26 - 29 September 2018 fans of photography and art will be able to explore our creative photography festival on more than 2,000 square meters in hall 1 of the Koelnmesse fairgrounds, including evening hours after the official fair opening. Whether enthusiast or professional photographer, the Playground allows anybody to test drive our compact OM-D or Olympus PEN cameras and experience art through the lens.

All photokina visitors will receive free admission to the Playground! The SD card with the photos can be taken home as a memento.

Where to find us

Special events & workshops

Besides testing our OM-D and Olympus PEN cameras and taking photos of the eye-catching artworks, you can print your favorite images, experience lightpainting and join a number of exciting (evening) events, photo talks and workshops at the Olympus Perspective Playground!

Due to limited availability you'll need to register for some events separately from your free Playground ticket registration. Please see the overview below for our current set of events you may register for. Don't forget to check this event overview on a regular basis - there is more to come!

See all Playground events

Artists & art installations

Discover some of the artists and artworks featured at recent Playground events.