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SARAH JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR
The United Nations Club Photo International’s annual exhibition will be held from 11-21 February in the exhibition gallery in the E building at the Palais des Nations. The exhibition will showcase the work of 12 club members, who will each present up to three of their favourite pieces in the format and frame of their choice. There is no imposed subject, so this exhibition promises to be eclectic!
The vernissage will take place on Monday 11 February at 6.30 p.m.
Visitors to this exhibition will have a very important role to play this year. In the past, professionals have decided on the best photo, but this year the public will vote by choosing their favourite photographer, whilst in the exhibition space. An added incentive to vote is that all those who choose the winning picture will also receive a prize – one year of free membership of CPI!
The finissage and awards cere- mony will take place on Thurs- day 21 February at 6.30 p.m.
CPI was founded in March 2006 and is a club for people who are interested in photography, be it taking pictures, admiring pictures, or both. All levels are welcome – interest, curiosity and the desire to spend an enjoyable moment are the only prerequisites. In 2018, members attended informal sessions on themes including photo management and backup; outdoor night and low-light shooting; a photographer that inspires me; adventures in Iceland and aerial photography. They also enjoyed an encounter with professional photographer, Nicholas Lapite, a visit to club member Silvia Schwarte’s exhibition in Bellevue as well as informal get-togethers at the Intercontinental Hotel and UN Port and an end-of-year general assembly with a public slideshow of members’ photos at the Boléro restaurant in Ver-soix. There is also a monthly assignment on Facebook to which members can post. The annual subscription is just 50 CHF – a small price to pay to improve your photographic skills and meet people who share your interest. To become a member, you must be a cur- rent or retired staff member of the UN Office at Geneva or any of its specialized agencies. Staff of accredited NGOs and permanent missions, interns at the UN, accredited journalists and UN staff family members are also accepted.
Various projects are planned for the year ahead of which further details can be found on the Club’s website: http:// clubphotointernational.com or contact the Club at cpigeneva@ gmail.com.