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International Festival of Photography kicks off in Poland’s Łódź

13.06.2024 12:00
The International Festival of Photography in Łódź has begun, featuring more than thirty exhibitions and dozens of accompanying events.
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The festival, which has been attracting photography enthusiasts from Poland and Europe for over twenty years, offers a unique opportunity to see some of the country’s most prominent photography projects.

Justyna Kociszewska, a member of the festival's program board, describes the event as showcasing "a landscape of Polish and world contemporary photography." The festival will host around 35 exhibitions in Łódź, accompanied by concerts, film screenings, industry events, photo walks, and workshops.

This year's program highlights several premieres, with new projects from artists such as Weronika Gęsicka, Przemek Dzienis, Magda Hueckel, and Grzegorz Wełnicki. Additionally, attendees can enjoy works by world-renowned photographers, including contemporary Slovak photographer Martin Kollar and Mexican photography star Diego Moreno.

The open program will feature six projects selected from 1,200 entries. For the first time, the children's exhibition "Photography is Everywhere" will be presented. The festival runs until June 23.

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Source: IAR