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Athens Photo Festival: A polyphonic celebration of photography at the Benaki Museum

This year, 70 creators and artistic collectives from 30 countries are taking part in the international photography festival.

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00:02The Athens Photo Festival is the largest international photography event.
00:06This year 70 artists and artists collectives from 30 countries are participating in the main exhibition.
00:12The festival explores some of the defining issues, challenges and complexities of our time.
00:17Through works that engage with social political and intercultural concerns,
00:21it offers a thought-provoking reflection on today's world.
00:23It doesn't exist in a common theme, where all the events and the art that are present are present in
00:31this.
00:32There are many different categories.
00:34I would like to see the photography, beyond the photography as an autónomo work,
00:40but how it works in the field, how it works in the field,
00:44how it works as a project, how it works as a project,
00:47how it works as a project, how it works as a project,
00:49how it works as a project.
01:16The festival also develops a range of dedicated platforms,
01:19that operate both during the event and throughout the year.
01:21The festival also develops a range of dedicated platforms,
01:22these initiatives expand its mission by supporting emerging artists,
01:25promoting photographing and publishing practices,
01:28strengthening connections with the urban environment
01:30and fostering artistic research.
01:32The main exhibition is complemented by a vibrant public program of screenings,
01:36educational activities, talks, guided tours and parallel events,
01:40encouraging dialogue and active audience participation.
02:07The photo photo festival is organized by the Hellenic Center for Photography
02:11and runs until July 26th.
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