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Prix Pictet Commission Photographs at Diemar/Noble, London 20 April – 1 May 2010
The photographs that Ed Kashi took for this year's Prix Pictet Commission were on show at the Diemar/Noble Photography Gallery in central London from 20 April until 1 May 2010. Ed Kashi also gave a Talk about his works and practice, in an event chaired by FT photography critic Francis Hodgson.
The exhibition opening was attended by nearly 500 people including Prix Pictet artists, judges, nominators, critics and advisers and was met with considerable critical acclaim.
See more images from the Private View on 20 April
The Prix Pictet Commission is an annual invitation for a photographer, chosen from the Prix Pictet shortlist, to produce a portfolio of images by visiting a region where Pictet & Cie is supporting a sustainability programme related to the theme of the award. Pictet are currently supporting the work that Azafady, a UK charity and Malagasy-registered NGO, is carrying out in Madagascar. Madagascar has suffered severe environmental degradation, but still retains some of the highest biodiversity anywhere in the world. Azafady’s aim is to enable the poorest communities in Madagascar to develop sustainable ways of living and to increase local access to health care and education.
Shortlisted artist Ed Kashi was invited to visit Madagascar to produce a series of photographs that highlight many of the issues that Azafady are focusing on in this unique and endangered environment. Ed travelled to Madagascar in January 2010, and a selection of his photographs were presented at the London exhibition.
The Diemar/Noble Photography Gallery is situated in London’s West End and specialises in stocking and exhibiting photographic work from the medium’s early masters.
www.diemarnoblephotography.com
Click here to view photos from the Private View
Click here to read more about the Talk
Click here to download a press release about the 2009 Commission
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