THE WORLD PRESS PHOTO MONTREAL EXHIBITION RETURNS TO BONSECOURS MARKET FROM AUGUST 30 TO OCTOBER 15, 2023
Two weeks extension!
Montreal, March 30, 2023 – The World Press Photo Montreal exhibition team announces that the regional winners of the World Press Photo 2023 are now revealed. Presented in Montreal since 2005, the World Press Photo Montreal exhibition is one of the most popular worldwide. After the success of its 15th edition last year, with a significant increase in attendance, the team has decided to offer the public a two-week extension to improve the visiting experience and to welcome new visitors and school groups in October. This year, the emblematic event of the Montreal back-to-school season will take place from August 30 to October 15, at the Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal.
Often compared to the Oscars of photography, the World Press Photo is the most prestigious international contest of professional photography. This year’s prize winning photographs were selected through nearly 60,000 submissions by 3,752 photojournalists hailing from 127 countries.
Each of these stories draws attention to some of the most pressing issues facing the world today – from the devastating documentation of the war in Ukraine and historic protests in Iran, to the realities in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and the many faces of the climate crisis in countries ranging from Morocco to Australia to Peru to Kazakhstan.
Twenty-four winners and six honourable mentions cover stories from the front lines of conflict, culture, identity, migration, memories of lost past and glimpses of near and distant futures.
An independent jury of regional and global experts selected the regional entries for 2023. Divided into four categories (Singles, Stories, Long-Term Projects, and Open Format), the prize-winning photographs will be announced in Amsterdam on April 20. The World Press Photo Montreal exhibition receives support from ICI RDI, La Presse, and the SDC Vieux-Montréal.
About World Press Photo
Founded in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization with its headquarters in Amsterdam. The foundation is committed to supporting and advancing high standards of photojournalism and documentary storytelling worldwide. Each year, the exhibition travels to more than 100 cities in 45 countries and is seen by more than 4 million visitors. The World Press Photo receives support from the Dutch Postcode Lottery and PwC.
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