If you like photography or current events, I wanted to recommend to go to visit the main event in Israel – Photo journalism “Local testimony” 2018, Which opens to the public this evening. (Thursday, 20 In December), In Moz.”A – Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv. I take that back right now preliminary tour, And so the flat riveted chain mail still holding me sensations the photos and those piercing malphim. (I won't lie, Particularly those of the international exhibition that those locals might know a little more closely. – This is the reality in which we live.). Feelings ranging from shock to a certain empathy in frustration., Mainly on the common denominator for most of them. – How precisely we, The human factor, Cause most unpleasant things over.. Our relationship with ourselves., With the environment and nature.. Run to see. (The great gate was chosen as the favourite of the international exhibition, And he of Ami Vitale for National Geographic)
This morning announced the winners photos, Presented by the- 2 In February 2019 The exhibition, Held 16th year, Along with the prestigious international exhibition World Press Photo Mobile units in the world.. Submission of joint Israeli and international exhibitions, Side by side, Enables a thorough reflection in the world and in our region in the last year., As captured in the lenses of photographers worldwide.
This year, approximately 7,000 photographs were by and about 350 professional photographers; Among them were selected 170 Photos, 7 Video works and “Picture of the year.” And”This year's series.” – In categories: News, Nature and the environment, Religion and faith, Society and community, Sport, Urbanism and culture and a filmed story.. The exhibition reflected the realities of life in our region, Events that stood out in the media in the past year., Along with events in human and social importance high.
Ami Steinitz finance “Local testimony” 2018: “Low-intensity war but growing in the last year., And heavy clouds of smoke surrounding reports of Israeli attacks.”The depth of Syria, About clashes with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip border and burned fields fuelling incendiary balloons and kites in the Gaza envelope communities. The lack of clarity of the existing situation and the consequences worsen also due to changes in the documentation. Freedom of information and opinion on social networks and global communication channels used to disseminate false news by individuals, Organizations and countries. Documentary photography in newspapers face changer, Many incidents among security cameras and smart phones for ordinary citizens and distributed to the media.. Present., The importance and uniqueness of documentary photography in the capture of uncontrollable event, Story which reveals hidden from view. Evaluation of photography than literally mode description, And documentary photography express repressed dimension of the world of phenomena”.
World Press Photo – World press photography Expo – was founded in the mid-1950s of the 20th century in the Netherlands to encourage a free press and of excellence in journalism and documentation photography. Since its inception, The exhibition provides the stage, the oldest and the best press photographers and world record, Among other journalists newspaper systems are considered New York Times and National Geographic . I was glad to see Babbitt, The Dutch representative who told us in the heat of the exciting stories behind pictures.
During the exhibition will be held at the Museum events, Provides an overview and in-depth look at the work and world of documentary photography worldwide: Bushes with exhibition curator, Seminars featuring photographers winners and more. Details can be found on the Museum's website “Local testimony” And on Facebook Of the Museum.
Who and how?
Partners and supporters Tel Aviv yafo, Ynet, Ofek aerial photography, Companies Samsung and Canon
Exhibition times 21 In December to 2 In February 2019
Opening hours Tuesday., V, Saturday 22:00-10:00 | First, Two, IV 16:00-10:00 | Friday 14:00-10:00
Guided tours for the general public Saturdays during 11:00, 12:30 And on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 (Included in the entrance price.)
Tickets Older – 52 ₪ | A resident of Tel Aviv. – 42 ₪ | Retired – 26 ₪ | Children under the age of 18 – Free of charge
One comment on Photo exhibition: Local testimony 2018
Artistila
Great exhibition!