(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – May 8, 2023) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today reminded friends and supporters that its next major exhibition opens next week: The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute! Exhibition by Award-Winning ZUMA Press Photojournalists Opening May 18 and Running Through July 30 Culled mostly from the 2023 edition of The Year in Pictures 2022: 'May You Always Live in Interesting Times,’ the acclaimed annual movie produced by the founder of ZUMA Wire Service, Scott Mc Kiernan, who curated this exhibition of award-winning photography by ZUMA Press photojournalists from around the world—winning the prestigious Lucie Award for Photography Content of the Year, Print or Online. Mc Kiernan was assisted on this project by producer Heidi Schumann. This new exhibition will present “Pictures That Need to be Seen” and “Stories That Need to be Told” over a 12-month period—including new photographs taken this month—capturing the Good, Bad, and Hopeful: GOOD: The BIG wave ohana spirit, honoring 'Eddie Would Go!’ aka 'The Eddi Aikau Big Wave Invitational’--widely considered to be “the Super Bowl of Surfing.” The legend of Eddie Aikau is an important part of Hawaiian Culture. Eddie was not just the first lifeguard for the entire North Shore, he saved over 1,000 people throughout his career, occasionally braving waves that reached 30 feet or higher when no one else would go out. “Spectacular images from the most recent event will open this exhibition because it’s important to keep Eddie’s legacy alive and inspire the next generation to live like he did,” says Mc Kiernan. BAD: Mother Nature’s power was unleashed on Turkey and Syria through “the earthquake of the century,” while Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine was riddled with war crimes and crimes against humanity. The impact of both events—natural and man-made—can still be felt globally, economically, and emotionally.
HOPE: What the victims of both earthquakes and war share is eternal hope, rising from miracle rescue stories and inspirational tales of human resilience—stunning, soul-searing images captured by ZUMA Press photographers. “As the world's dreaded pandemic continues to wane, people need to come out and experience images that need to be seen, spanning the planet,” invites NeJame. “These are moments in time that will stop you in your tracks and stay with you forever, as the photographers’ unique talent and skills bring you to the heart of the matter at hand, with grace, respect and chilling honesty.” “This new exhibition captures humanity at its darkest hours and witnesses others rise above and beyond, showing that hope never dies,” adds Mc Kiernan. “Thanks to these courageous photographers on the frontlines of history, we can see and share the good, bad and beautiful of it all at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre—with a very special thank you to those who trusted ZUMA Press photojournalists to tell their stories.” The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute! will feature award-winning images by photojournalists worldwide, including this year’s White House News Photographers Association’s Still Photographer of the Year Carol Guzy. WHNPA is a century-old non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of Washington’s professional photojournalists. Also on display is the beauty in nature as only seen by Robin Loznak, as well as stellar portraits and moments from the historical 95th Oscars by Kevin Sullivan. The exhibition also includes winners of such leading photojournalist contests as POYi, BoP, WHNPA, plus award-winning images from Communication Arts Magazine Photography Competition 2022 and 2023. Free Guest Lecture – Thursday, May 18, 5 to 7 pm Education Evening at the Photo Centre will be a TED TALK-style presentation by Mc Kiernan, ZUMA’s Director of Photography. His topic: The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute—Photography Connecting Us. Free MasterClass – Friday, May 19, 10 am to 1 pm Internationally published magazine photographer Robin Rayne will present PUTTING EMOTION in YOUR Motion: A MasterClass in Using Video to Tell Stories That Need to be Told. Specializing in disability rights, social justice, and gender diversity, Rayne—who is represented globally by ZUMA Press Wire Service—produces compelling cinematic video documentaries that include both still photos and motion. He will share tips on how everyone—journalist or not—can produce story-telling videos that get noticed and remembered. Free Opening Reception – Friday, May 19, 6 to 8 pm This is the perfect opportunity for photo fans to experience the exhibition and mingle with some of the featured photojournalists. Free Closing Reception – Saturday, July 30, 6 to 8 pm This will be a panel presentation by photographers featured in the exhibition, moderated by Mc Kiernan. Another outstanding opportunity for photo fans to experience the exhibition and mingle with featured photojournalists. Notes: + The BIG Picture exhibition and lecture will be available on the Photo Centre’s virtual platform: www.workshop.org. + For the movie The Year in Pictures 2022, please visit www.ZUMA365.com To view the extraordinary latest news photographs, please visit www.ThePicturesoftheDay.com. + The Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s last three exhibitions, are still available for viewing online at: https://www.workshop.org/exhibition-videos/. Comments are closed.
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