Montreal 17 - 12th Edition
August 30 - October 1, 2017
The 12th
Montreal edition of the most prestigious press photography contest on the
planet, World Press Photo, presents the 152 prizewinning photographs of 2016
along with complementary exhibitions and activities at Bonsecours Market in Old
Montreal. The
exhibition offers daily admission from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and until midnight
on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Having attracted some 53,000 visitors in 2016,
Montreal’s flagship cultural event of the fall season welcomed three guests
of honour this year: actor and musician Sébastien Ricard, spokesperson for World Press Photo Montreal 2017; Turkish photographer
Burhan Özbilici of the Associated
Press, winner of the 2017 World Press Photo of the Year; and Canadian
photographer Amber Bracken, a first
prize winner in the Contemporary Issues category.
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| Burhan Özbilici Presenting at the Opening Ceremony |
For its 60th edition, the international
exhibition presents the 152 prizewinning photographs singled out by the World
Press Photo 2017 competition jury, which sifted through more than 80,000 images
submitted by over 5,000 photojournalists hailing from 126 countries. They
awarded prizes to 45 photographers from 25 countries. The winners and the 2016
Photo of the Year were announced in February.
The
exhibition offers a visual journey through the year’s major events, broken down
into eight categories: Spot News, General News, Contemporary Issues, Sports,
Nature, Daily Life, People and Long-Term Projects.
Among the themes and topics
explored: the conflict in Ukraine; the mobilization of the Standing Rock Sioux
reservation in North Dakota to oppose the construction of a pipeline; the
ascent of the Black Lives Matter movement against police brutality; the surge
of refugees in Macedonia; the violence of the ongoing drug war in the
Philippines; the battles being waged in Mosul, Iraq; the overcrowded refugee
camp in Debaga; Fidel Castro’s funeral procession; the ancestral traditions of
people living in the northern reaches of Russia; the popularity of chess
tournaments in the Czech Republic; animals photographed at night in their
natural habitat; the resurgence of Monarch butterflies; the measures taken by
China to protect the habitat of panda bears; and many others.
Often
dubbed the Oscars of photojournalism, the World Press Photo takes visitors to
the heart of pressing international issues, all the while favouring creative,
high-quality photojournalism.
About World Press Photo
Founded in 1955, World Press Photo is an
independent, non-profit organization with its headquarters in Amsterdam. The
foundation is committed to supporting and advancing high standards in
photojournalism and documentary storytelling worldwide. The World Press Photo
receives support from the Dutch Postcode Lottery and is sponsored worldwide by
Cannon.
Each year, the exhibition travels to more than 100
cities in over 45 countries, attracting more than 4 million visitors. In 2017,
four Canadian cities will host the prestigious exhibition: Ottawa (Canadian War
Museum, from July 21 to August 13), Montreal (Bonsecours Market, from August 30
to October 1st), Saguenay (La Pulperie, from October 20 to November
12) and Toronto (Brookfield Place, from October 4 to 24)., the international
exhibition presents the 152 prizewinning photographs singled out by the World
Press Photo 2017 competition jury, which sifted through more than 80,000 images
submitted by over 5,000 photojournalists hailing from 126 countries. They
awarded prizes to 45 photographers from 25 countries. The winners and the 2016
Photo of the Year were announced in February.
The
exhibition offers a visual journey through the year’s major events, broken down
into eight categories: Spot News, General News, Contemporary Issues, Sports,
Nature, Daily Life, People and Long-Term Projects.
Click on images to enlarge them.
All Photos @ Nadia Slejskova
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