The World’s Best Photojournalism Arrives in Auckland

The World’s Best Photojournalism Arrives in Auckland

Rotary Club of Auckland presents
World Press Photo Exhibition
2-24 July 2016, Auckland

In less than two weeks the World Press Photo Exhibition is opening its doors for New Zealanders to engage with award-winning photojournalism from 2 – 24 July at Auckland’s Smith and Caughey’s. Bringing together a breath-taking collection of the globe’s best press images in 2015, the display offers a striking perspective of the world we live in.

The Exhibition presents the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners in single images and stories for 2015 across seven categories which include; Contemporary Issues, Daily Life, General News, Long-Term Projects, Nature, People, Sports and Spot News. From Amsterdam to Kyoto, Santiago to Tel Aviv, the Exhibition will show in 100 cities and 45 countries, reaching a global audience of 4 million people each year.

Illuminating the major news stories and issues of 2015, the General News category was dominated by photos from the forefront of the refugee crisis. This global issue is captured in moments depicting refugees arriving in Europe via boat and foot, groups blocked at the borders, crammed into trains and clashing with police. Other world events captured include images from the war in Syria, the Paris attacks in January and November, the devastating earthquake in Nepal and the clashes in the United States set off by police shootings.

Open 7 days a week, the gallery is expected to be well attended and organisers suggest visiting early morning or late afternoon on weekends and weekdays for a more intimate viewing.

Curator Anaïs Conijn is travelling with the Exhibition and will be available for interviews.

Rotary Club of Auckland are the proud presenters of this popular annual exhibition in Auckland, with all profits going towards their supported charities.www.aucklandrotary.org.nz

Save the dates of 2nd -24th July to see the incredible collection of images in Auckland.

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World Press Photo Exhibition - Auckland
2 - 24 July 2016
Monday –Wednesday: 9.30am-6.30pm
Thursday- Friday: 9.30am-9.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am-6.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am–6.00pm
Level 6, Smith and Caughey’s, 253-261 Queen Street
School, group bookings, and corporate hosting opportunities available
Weekends $15/Weekdays $12/ Students $10
World Press Photo receives support from the Dutch Postcode Lottery and is sponsored worldwide by Canon.

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