Between 22 and 26 March, photography took place in the historic town of Tiradentes. La seventh edition of the Photography Festival promotes the exchange of experiences between amateurs and professionals from all over the world, as well as bringing together artists and curators to discuss contemporary photography. and the expression of this art.
With extensive programming, the festival will bring together renowned Spanish photographers JRDuran and Cristina de Middel, who will present their photography-related projects. On the 24th, at 14 am, photographer JRDuran will participate in the debate on the Rev. National, who is the editor, and who will be disclosed by Professor Rubens Fernandes Junior. The meeting, held at the Yves Alves Cultural Center, also marks the launch of the eighth edition of the publication, which addresses JR’s photographic work. the view of the most diverse profiles and professions of Brazilians, leading to a reflection on the future of the country.
- Photographer Cristina de Middel will be interviewed by FotoRio director Milton Guran on the 25th at 14 a.
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- Recognized as one of the references in photobook editing.
- Cristina de Middel investigates the ambiguous relationship between photography and truth.
- Through the combination of documents and concepts Photographic Practices.
- Her work leads the public to question the language and veracity of photography as a document.
- And plays with reconstructions and archetypes that distort the border between reality and fiction.
Another highlight of the 7th edition is the photographic exhibition “Oriente Risco”, which presents works by 17 professionals residing in the northeast of the country, selected after a public call for projects organized in 2016, with an edition produced exclusively for the Tiradentes. Photography Festival. In addition, evening conferences and screenings are scheduled for March 24 and 25.
Consolidated as one of the most important national events for Brazilian author photography, this year’s festival presents exhibitions, workshops, conferences, debates, book launches, night projections and educational activities for the local community.
During the five days of the event, those who cross the historic center of Tiradentes will be able to participate in differentiated actions related to the art of photography. “The Festival program ranges from contemplation to training. Will people be able to participate in the conferences, workshops and thematic exhibitions, which will expand their knowledge of the direction of photography ?, explains the curator of the event Eugenio Sovio.
Gathering a team of renowned professionals, the Festival will showcase the richness and diversity of Brazilian photography, according to Eugenio, in the activities will participate professionals of national and international renown, with an artistic production representative of the photographic panorama. are Anna Kahn, Alexandre Belém, Daniel Sosa, Oder Chiodetto, Ins Bonduki, Joaquim Paiva, Mauro Restiffe, Nydia Negromonte, Patracia Veloso, Rafael Roccato, Renata Marquez, Rogério Assis. “The goal is to promote the relevance and beauty of this art to society, so we offer a free program, capable of pleasing everyone ?, says Eugenio.
About 20 artists were invited to give 15 free conferences and 15 workshops with open calls for early registration through the website: www. fotoempauta. com. br/festival2017/workshop/. Qualification courses aim to stimulate creative production in different possibilities and explore photography in contemporary art and critical ability to create new worlds.
Photo album release
The 7th edition of the Tiradentes Photography Festival also marks the launch of the photobooks of 20 Brazilian authors, which will take place during the Festival in Sobrado Quatro Cantos, Calle Direita, 5. Between the exits, the work? ZOO ?, by photographer Joo Castilho, who portrays several wild animals in residential environments, although it may seem simple, moving an animal from its natural environment to a domestic environment causes a great distance for the animal and also for humans. The author of this work tries to explore a tension between the animal, moved from its usual place, and the man (photographer) in his supposed place of comfort.
With history oriented towards the female universe, the photobook “Sereias”, by photographers Fernanda Oliveira and Sérgio Carvalho, reveals the world of Cear’s artisanal fishermen. Characters such as Cleomar, Murcia, Maria Cabelo and Sidnéia are represented by the pair of photographers who, for 4 years, have researched and documented the life and crafts of those who care for the house and go to sea, overcoming the fears and prejudices of a man-dominated activity.
Photographer Davilym Dourado’s photobook “Rain Out of Place” shows a manifesto in favor of nature, reflecting climate change that weakens humanity. The work makes it possible to become aware of the relationship between man and the environment.
The work “The Small Path of the Unsuspected”, by photographer Cyro Almeida, gathers the photographic archives of several characters found on the outskirts of Belém (PA). The visual narrative that makes up the book was planned according to the route of vans (alternative and unregulated urban transport) that connect peripheral neighborhoods considered as areas of risk of violence. Photographs do not address urban violence, but challenge to think about how stereotypical representation, social distinction and the fantasy of fear are widely repeated against these peripheral regions. , reinforce the stigma and violence they criticize.
Another great novelty is the photobook exhibition at the Photography Center of Montevideo, Uruguay, which brings together 32 works by artists from different places in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, the exhibition will be available at the UFMG Cultural Center. Admission is free.
About the festival
Since 2004, the Foto em Pauta project in Belo Horizonte organizes free and open debates on Brazilian photographic work in Belo Horizonte, as well as allowing guests to know the work of great artists and talk to the authors about the design of their works. In Tradentes, the Photography Festival has been held since 2011 with the same proposal to promote Brazilian photographic production and promote the development of artistic language in Brazil.
The event has been strengthened by the solidification of alliances with supporters and sponsors, as well as the collaboration of the photographers involved, who participate in exhibitions and give lectures and workshops. The Festival is organized with the benefits of the Federal Cultural Incentive Law and Cultural Incentive Law of the State of Minas Gerais; sponsored by Oi and Ita, and supported by Oi Futuro, Ita-Cultural, SESI, UFMG and FIAT.
From its inception to the present day, the Tiradentes Photography Festival is impressive in numbers: it has already collected the works of 466 photographers in 55 exhibitions, as well as launching 68 photographer books and giving 77 lectures and 91 courses and workshops. the importance of the festival for the debate and democratization of Brazilian author photography, and the results are already being felt in this edition, which has already received 563 authors registered in two calls open to the public, with photographs and books received from all over the world. Brazil.
How to have
The events of the Tiradentes Photography Festival will be held in the Yves Alves Cultural Center, Rua Direita, No168. Tiradentes is located in the Campo das Vertentes region of Minas Gerais, 203 km from Belo Horizonte and just 12 km from Sao Joo del Rei, another important historical city of Minas Gerais worth visiting. If you plan to go by bus, look for buses to Sao Joo del Rei.
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VII Tiradentes Photography Festival
Locations: Yves Alves Cultural Center, Rua Direita, No168? Tiradentes / MG
Workshop registration: www. fotoempauta. com. br/festival2017/workshop/
Festival information: www. fotoempauta. com. br/festival2017
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