PICS one-day festival will feature a photographic exhibition showcasing the output of a variety of projects by organisations and individuals that aim to bring about positive social change through photography, alongside a programme of talks, panel discussions and workshops (including Phototherapy, Inclusive Photography, Self-portraits and Captioning). The festival will feature examples of photojournalism, participatory photography, citizen journalism, phototherapy, social commentary among others.
Our focus this year will be the responsibility of NGOs and international development organisations to consider the impact of how they represent developing world issues and people. We want an open discussion on what role imagery in the public eye can play in reinforcing attitudes and ultimately situations and power structures, as well as what positive impact it can have if used well to reveal realities and prompt action.
Keynote Panel Debate 3pm: "How does the choice of imagery used to represent the developing world affect public perception and development practice?"
Chair: Matt Daw (Projects Manager, PhotoVoice)
Panelists:
Gemma Taylor, Photographer and Publishing Manager, International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Julio Etchart, Photojournalist
Nandita Dogra, Author
Russell Watkins, Editor - photography & multimedia, Department for International Development
Every day the public is assaulted with images and news from the developing world, highlighting natural disasters, and human need issues such as poverty, famine, climate change and disease.
How consistent are the visual frames used by the agencies responsible for this imagery (particularly NGO fundraising departments and the media)? Are there motifs that recur, and other aspects of the reality in the developing world that are comparatively under-represented? What is the reason for this and what might the repercussions be, if any?
This panel debate will explore what patterns exist in the representation of the developing world, and will consider what the long term impact could be.
If you are interested in volunteering or for press enquiries please email [email protected]
Our focus this year will be the responsibility of NGOs and international development organisations to consider the impact of how they represent developing world issues and people. We want an open discussion on what role imagery in the public eye can play in reinforcing attitudes and ultimately situations and power structures, as well as what positive impact it can have if used well to reveal realities and prompt action.
Keynote Panel Debate 3pm: "How does the choice of imagery used to represent the developing world affect public perception and development practice?"
Chair: Matt Daw (Projects Manager, PhotoVoice)
Panelists:
Gemma Taylor, Photographer and Publishing Manager, International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Julio Etchart, Photojournalist
Nandita Dogra, Author
Russell Watkins, Editor - photography & multimedia, Department for International Development
Every day the public is assaulted with images and news from the developing world, highlighting natural disasters, and human need issues such as poverty, famine, climate change and disease.
How consistent are the visual frames used by the agencies responsible for this imagery (particularly NGO fundraising departments and the media)? Are there motifs that recur, and other aspects of the reality in the developing world that are comparatively under-represented? What is the reason for this and what might the repercussions be, if any?
This panel debate will explore what patterns exist in the representation of the developing world, and will consider what the long term impact could be.
If you are interested in volunteering or for press enquiries please email [email protected]
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