Hope: Prix Pictet: Prix Pictet 08 (Eng): 8 - Hardcover

TeNeues Verlag

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3961712263 ISBN 13: 9783961712267

Publisher: teNeues Verlag, 2021

Synopsis

• The eighth edition of the Prix Pictet series, the global award for photography and sustainability
• An illuminating volume for everyone interested in conceptual photography, photojournalism, and the environment
• With an essay by best-selling novelist, William Boyd

For over ten years now, the Prix Pictet aims to harness the power of all genres of photography to draw global attention to issues of sustainability, especially those concerning the environment. In this eighth edition of the award, under the theme of Hope, participants are encouraged to capture some of the positive sustainability actions and initiatives that are beginning to emerge around the world.

Amid escalating environmental crisis and concern, these photographers turn their cameras on developments which give cause for optimism and inspiration ― whether it be falling poverty or reforestation, advances in medicine or technological solutions for global environmental problems. This book features the work of the award's shortlisted and nominated photographers, accompanied by instructive essays from renowned writers, including best-selling novelist, William Boyd. An indispensable volume for anyone interested in conceptual photography, photojournalism, and the environment, this book also provides a galvanizing narrative of individual and collective agency, determination, and positive environmental change.

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For over ten years now, the Prix Pictet aims to harness the power of all genres of photography to draw global attention to issues of sustainability, especially those concerning the environment. In this eighth edition of the award, under the theme of Hope, participants are encouraged to capture some of the positive sustainability actions and initiatives that are beginning to emerge around the world.

Amid escalating environmental crisis and concern, these photographers turn their cameras on developments which give cause for optimism and inspiration―whether
it be falling poverty or reforestation, advances in medicine or technological solutions for global environmental problems. This book features the work of the award’s shortlisted and nominated photographers, accompanied by instructive essays from renowned writers, including best-selling novelist, William Boyd.An indispensable volume for anyone interested in conceptual photography, photojournalism, and the environment, this book also provides a galvanizing narrative of individual and collective agency, determination, and positive environmental change.

Edition details

• Publisher: teNeues Verlag
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3961712263
• ISBN 13: 9783961712267
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 132