Gayle Anderson was live in Century City for "ANNENBERG SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY - PICTURES OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL."
The Annenberg Space for Photography presents PICTURES OF THE YEAR INTERTNATIONAL (POYi), the oldest and one of the most prestigious photojournalism competitions in the world. The exhibit, titled "THE YEAR," will showcase captivating print, digital and video imagery from some of the most notable events of 2009. With approximately 60 images, the print exhibit will cover 2009 with views of youth culture, soldiers' stories, the continued economic crisis, environmental disasters, pop culture, Communist and Middle East conflict, animal extinction, U.S. healthcare, and more.
Images were chosen from more than 45,000 entries submitted by photographers all over the world. THE YEAR's digital exhibit will feature hundreds of additional winning images and will follow winning photojournalists 'behind the lens' in the field, such as Barbara Davidson and Brian L. Frank. Davidson is a Los Angeles Times staff photographer noted in the competition for her images of Native American life. Frank is a freelance photographer recognized by POYi for capturing the effects of pollution on the waning Colorado River and the subsequent repercussions on the surrounding populations and economies. Among other winning photographers whose images will be featured in THE YEAR: Paul Hansen, first-place award winner in the Photographer of the Year - Newspaper category; Thomas Lekfeldt, winner of the World Understanding Award for his photographic essay "A STAR IN THE SKY;" Tomas van Houtryve, first-place winner in the Photographer of the Year - Freelance/Agency category; Preston Gannaway, winner of the One Week's Work Award and Marcus Bleasdale, winner of the Best Photography Book Award.
This exhibit is a collaboration with POYi and the Annenberg Space for Photography, its new exhibition home. The exhibit aligns the goals of POYi and the mission of the Annenberg Space for Photography, informing and inspiring the public by connecting them to the human experience through powerful imagery and stories. POYi is a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism, whose mission is to join citizens and journalists in programs that improve the practice and understanding of journalism. The goal of POYi is to provide educational outreach and professional development for students and professionals alike. POYi began as a photographic contest in the spring of 1944 in Columbia, Missouri, when the Missouri School of Journalism sponsored its "First Annual Fifty-Print Exhibition" contest, designed to showcase best in current home-front press pictures. In 1948, the contest became the News Pictures of the Year Contest, following the decision to invite magazine photographers to participate, and through the years evolved into an international program offering awards, seminars and workshops.
The Annenberg Space for Photography is the first solely photographic cultural destination in the Los Angeles area dedicated to exhibiting photography. The Space conveys a range of human experiences and serves as an expression of the philanthropic work of the Annenberg Foundation and its Directors. The intimate environment features state-of-the-art, high-definition digital technology as well as traditional prints by some of the world's most renowned and emerging photographers in exhibits that change three times a year.
General admission is FREE. Some workshops, forums and other special events have registration fees. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. PLEASE NOTE: The digital content in the central Digital Gallery is suspended at 5 pm on Thursdays to prepare for the IRIS NIGHT lectures. For more information on the IRIS NIGHT lecture series, please see the Museum's website: http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/events/iris_nights.asp. The Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Validated self-parking is $3.50 for three hours in the garage directly beneath the building, Wednesday through Friday before 4:30 pm. After 4:30 pm and all day on Saturday and Sunday, parking is a flat rate of $1.00 with validation.
The Annenberg Foundation is a private family foundation that provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. Since 1989, it has generously funded programs in education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the environment. In addition, the Foundation and its Board of Directors are directly involved in the community with several projects that expand and complement its grant support to nonprofit organizations. Among them are innovative nonprofit capacity building initiatives, the Annenberg Space for Photography, Explore, and the Metabolic Studio. The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
For more information:
Now through October 10th, 2010
"THE YEAR"
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Century City, CA 90067
(213) 403-3000
(213) 403-3100 FAX
www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org
www.reuters.com/timesofcrisis
The Annenberg Space for Photography presents PICTURES OF THE YEAR INTERTNATIONAL (POYi), the oldest and one of the most prestigious photojournalism competitions in the world. The exhibit, titled "THE YEAR," will showcase captivating print, digital and video imagery from some of the most notable events of 2009. With approximately 60 images, the print exhibit will cover 2009 with views of youth culture, soldiers' stories, the continued economic crisis, environmental disasters, pop culture, Communist and Middle East conflict, animal extinction, U.S. healthcare, and more.
Images were chosen from more than 45,000 entries submitted by photographers all over the world. THE YEAR's digital exhibit will feature hundreds of additional winning images and will follow winning photojournalists 'behind the lens' in the field, such as Barbara Davidson and Brian L. Frank. Davidson is a Los Angeles Times staff photographer noted in the competition for her images of Native American life. Frank is a freelance photographer recognized by POYi for capturing the effects of pollution on the waning Colorado River and the subsequent repercussions on the surrounding populations and economies. Among other winning photographers whose images will be featured in THE YEAR: Paul Hansen, first-place award winner in the Photographer of the Year - Newspaper category; Thomas Lekfeldt, winner of the World Understanding Award for his photographic essay "A STAR IN THE SKY;" Tomas van Houtryve, first-place winner in the Photographer of the Year - Freelance/Agency category; Preston Gannaway, winner of the One Week's Work Award and Marcus Bleasdale, winner of the Best Photography Book Award.
This exhibit is a collaboration with POYi and the Annenberg Space for Photography, its new exhibition home. The exhibit aligns the goals of POYi and the mission of the Annenberg Space for Photography, informing and inspiring the public by connecting them to the human experience through powerful imagery and stories. POYi is a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism, whose mission is to join citizens and journalists in programs that improve the practice and understanding of journalism. The goal of POYi is to provide educational outreach and professional development for students and professionals alike. POYi began as a photographic contest in the spring of 1944 in Columbia, Missouri, when the Missouri School of Journalism sponsored its "First Annual Fifty-Print Exhibition" contest, designed to showcase best in current home-front press pictures. In 1948, the contest became the News Pictures of the Year Contest, following the decision to invite magazine photographers to participate, and through the years evolved into an international program offering awards, seminars and workshops.
The Annenberg Space for Photography is the first solely photographic cultural destination in the Los Angeles area dedicated to exhibiting photography. The Space conveys a range of human experiences and serves as an expression of the philanthropic work of the Annenberg Foundation and its Directors. The intimate environment features state-of-the-art, high-definition digital technology as well as traditional prints by some of the world's most renowned and emerging photographers in exhibits that change three times a year.
General admission is FREE. Some workshops, forums and other special events have registration fees. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. PLEASE NOTE: The digital content in the central Digital Gallery is suspended at 5 pm on Thursdays to prepare for the IRIS NIGHT lectures. For more information on the IRIS NIGHT lecture series, please see the Museum's website: http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/events/iris_nights.asp. The Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Validated self-parking is $3.50 for three hours in the garage directly beneath the building, Wednesday through Friday before 4:30 pm. After 4:30 pm and all day on Saturday and Sunday, parking is a flat rate of $1.00 with validation.
The Annenberg Foundation is a private family foundation that provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. Since 1989, it has generously funded programs in education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the environment. In addition, the Foundation and its Board of Directors are directly involved in the community with several projects that expand and complement its grant support to nonprofit organizations. Among them are innovative nonprofit capacity building initiatives, the Annenberg Space for Photography, Explore, and the Metabolic Studio. The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
For more information:
Now through October 10th, 2010
"THE YEAR"
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Century City, CA 90067
(213) 403-3000
(213) 403-3100 FAX
www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org
www.reuters.com/timesofcrisis
