The World Press Photo exhibition officially opened in Budapest, Hungary on 25 September, Thursday. The showcase, which runs until 9 November, presents the award-winning works of the world’s most prestigious photojournalism contest.
At the opening ceremony, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony emphasized that press photography does not distort or take sides but presents reality to the public. He stressed that the value of the works lies not only in their subject matter but also in the courage and perseverance of the photographers.
Endre Sós, director general of the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, reminded attendees that this is the second year the exhibition has been hosted at the Biodome. He underlined the importance of raising awareness about the coexistence of humans and nature, noting that the World Press Photo contributes to this mission as well.
In his speech, Willem van Ee, the Dutch ambassador to Budapest, higlighted that photojournalists must be free to work in order to provide the public with accurate information. He drew attention to the project Iron People, which portrays the war in Ukraine from the perspective of the railway community.
This year’s competition attracted 59,320 entries from 3,778 photographers across 141 countries. The 42 award-winning photographers represent 31 nations, including Bangladesh, Belarus, Iran, Nigeria, Palestine, South Korea, and the United States.
Alongside the main exhibition, visitors can also explore accompanying programmes, including Jelle Krings’ Iron People series, the historical compilation Budapest 75, and a selection themed around water.
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