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Home, my Place in the World – Photography Exhibition Wandsworth

Contemporary photography exhibition opens at the Wandsworth Museum until 14 September 2013

The Wandsworth Museum’s summer exhibition of contemporary photography is showcasing the best images from the annual Accademia Apulia Photography Awards. Over 50 striking images are featured in this first-ever exhibition of award entries, created by photographers worldwide.

Accademia Apulia Photography Award was established in 2008 to champion the importance of diversity in a fast-changing world. The awards are intended to inspire artists from different communities to reflect on the significance of cultural heritage

Under the patronage of the International Organization for Migration, Amnesty International, the British Council, the European Commission and the Government of Apulia, Home, my Place in the Worldexplores how the concept of home is evolving as migrants worldwide seek better living conditions.

Open to the public until 14th Sept 2013, the exhibition also reports on social integration, both positive and negative.
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Home, my Place in the World Photography Award 2013

Accademia Apulia UK launches Home, my Place in the World Photography Award 2013

Entries Open: 5th April – Entries Close: 28th May

Finalists Announcement 31st May – Winner Announcement: 21st June

Accademia Apulia UK now welcomes submissions for its online 2013 Photography Award.

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Home, my Place in the World is aimed at promoting emerging photographers of all nationalities based in Europe WHOSE WORK EXPLORES THE CONCEPT OF ‘HOME’.

According to the International Organization for Migration, in 2010 the number of migrants worldwide was estimated at 214 million – a figure likely to increase as the world faces economic strife, conflict and environmental shifts. In this context, the concept of ‘home’ or ‘homeland’ takes on a whole new meaning. Whilst in the past homeland was represented by one’s place of birth, now it is the place where one feels most at home. From this perspective, ‘political’ barriers between states lose their meaning with everyone becoming citizen of the world.

Submissions for this edition will pay tribute to the concepts of homeland, identity, tribalism and social integration, positive and negative.

Home, my Place in the World is under the Patronage of Amnesty International, the British Council

Further details here

Apulia comes to London

London celebrates with Apulia, throughout a week of exclusive events

Entitled “Home, my Place in the World”, the project organised by Accademia Apulia UK, is aimed at introducing the international community to the best expressions of culture, art, creativity and cuisine from one of the most beautiful and traditional regions in Italy, Puglia

The series of events will unfold between 16th and 21st of July 2012, across a number of exciting venues in central London, including La Galleria Pall Mall and the Italian Cultural Institute.

Taking centre stage will be the eponymous art exhibition ‘Home, My Place in the World’ hosted at La Galleria Pall Mall, which will be opened with a private viewing on 17th July. 

Paying tribute to the concepts of identity, tribalism, and homelands the exhibition will include paintings, sculptures, photographs, and video-installations.

According to the International Organization for Migration, in 2010 the number of migrants at worldwide was estimated at 214 million – a figure likely to increase as the world faces economic strife, conflict and environmental shifts.

In this context, the concept of ‘home’ or ‘homeland’ takes on a whole new meaning. Whilst in the past homeland was represented by one’s place of birth, now it is the place where one feels at home. From this perspective,‘political’ barriers between states lose their meaning with everyone becoming citizens of the world.

This summer, when athletes and visitors from every corner of the planet converge on London to celebrate the achievements of mankind, the importance of the World’s rich heritage will be reaffirmed.

More details onApulia and ‘Home, My Place in the World’ can be found here

Photo by Nicola Vinci

“Migration, Stories of a Journey” a photography award

I have been asked to publicise this photographic competition and  I am happy to do so because they are a worthy and worthwhile organisation.

Accademia Apulia UK now welcomes submissions for its online 2011 Photography Award.

Migration, Stories of a Journey, is aimed at promoting emerging photographers of all nationalities based in the EU whose work explores the lives and development of Migrants in Europe. The fundamental principle of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that

“all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”, however whilst for many migration is a positive experience, many others endure human rights violations, exploitation and xenophobia.

 The focus of Accademia Apulia Photography Award 2011 aims to highlight migrants’ struggle and difficulties as well as to show migrants’ accomplishments and contributions as successful members and leaders of their adopted country.

Migration, Stories of a Journey, is under the Patronage of Amnesty International, the British Council, The European Commission and the international Organisation for Migration.

Entries opened on 18th Oct and are free. Please visit www.accademiapulia.org The closing date for entries is 30th Dec 2011

Entrants will be assessed by leading figures in the fields of Photography and Journalism:

Barbara Roche – Migration Museum Project, Diane Smyth – British Journal of Photography, Jennifer Francis – The Royal Academy of Arts, John Ingledew – University of Gloucestershire, Lucilla and Fabrizio Barbieri –  Coppi Barbieri, Stefano Tura – RAI, Steve Macleod – Metro Imaging, Susan Jenkins – The Art Newspaper.

The three finalists will be revealed on 10 January 2012 and the winner on 10 Feb 2012. Their works will be showcased in a group exhibition curated by Elisa Canossa at the Royal Horseguards in London. The three finalists will be flown in as guests of Accademia Apulia for two nights. The winner will also receive 1,000 Euros cash prize.

Contact: Joy Evans +44(0)20 7221 0900 +44(0)78 3334 4410

Info@accademiapulia.org http://www.accademiapulia.org

Here are some images from the winning submissions in 2010

Alex Boyd

Matteo Sandrini

Stefano Morelli