Palm Beach Photographic Centre
Museum Exhibits
| Jan 24-28, 2017 | |
FOTOfusion, the popular cultural festival “where creativity and technology fuse,” attracts hundreds of professional and hobbyist photographers to West Palm Beach for five days of workshops, lectures, panel discussions, multimedia presentations, portfolio reviews, hands-on computer classes, demonstrations, and photo shoots taught by more than 60 world renowned photographers, digital imaging artists and picture editors. The 2017 FOTOmentor Award will be presented to Albert Watson. On View: Jan 24-28, 2017 |
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Special Exhibition of Photographs by Albert Watson, |
Jan 24 – Mar 11, 2017 |
Albert Watson is one of the world’s most successful and prolific photographers, blending art, fashion and commercial photography into stunning images. Named one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time by Photo District News, his many honors include an Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Queen Elizabeth II, and the Royal Photographic Society’s Centenary Medal for lifetime achievements. Watson’s iconic images and celebrity portraits have been in countless international publications, including 100 Vogue covers, in galleries and museums worldwide, in advertising campaigns for major corporations. The director of more than 100 TV commercials and the author of five books, Watson’s unique visual language and single-minded commitment to perfection have made him a world-renowned photographic master. On View: Jan 24 – Mar 11, 2017 |
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Photography of Place |
Mar 25 – May 6, 2017 |
This stunning exhibition will present photographs by more than 20 different artists who are best known for their images of specific geographic places. The artists range from grand masters to accomplished amateurs and are as diverse as the places they capture on film. On View: Mar 25 – May 6, 2017 |
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3rd Annual Best in Show Festival |
May 13 – Aug 12, 2017 |
This exhibition will showcase pictures and photojournalists that were honored at the annual POYi (Pictures of the Year International) Competition, the world’s oldest and most prestigious photojournalism program and competition based at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. POYi’s mission is to recognize excellence in documentary photography and photojournalism. On View: May 13 – August 12, 2017 |
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21st Annual MEMBERS' Juried Exhibition |
Aug 26 – Oct 28, 2017 |
Once again, this exhibit will showcase the diverse work of PBPC members and the emerging talent of our young photographers. On View: Aug 26 – Oct 28, 2017 |
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Museum Hours:
- Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm
- Friday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
- Sunday - Closed
Admission:
Free
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre proudly presents:
22nd Annual
FOTOfusion 2017
and
Special Exhibition of Photographs by Albert Watson,
recipient of the 2017 FOTOmentor Award
Opening Night Reception
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
on view
Jan 24, 2017 - Mar 11, 2017
Public is Invited to FREE Opening Reception
FOTOfusion, the popular cultural festival “where creativity and technology fuse,” attracts hundreds of professional and hobbyist photographers to West Palm Beach for five days of workshops, lectures, panel discussions, multimedia presentations, portfolio reviews, hands-on computer classes, demonstrations, and photo shoots taught by more than 60 world renowned photographers, digital imaging artists and picture editors. The 2017 FOTOmentor Award will be presented to Albert Watson.
FOTOmentor Award 2017
Albert Watson, will be the recipient of the prestigious
FOTOmentor Award during FOTOfusion 2017
Albert Watson by Gloria Rodriguez
© Albert Watson, "Hitchcock"
© Albert Watson "Kate Moss"
© Albert Watson, "Teacup"
Each year, the PBPC Awards Committee selects a photographer to receive the FOTOmentor Award in honor of his/her lifetime achievements in the world of photography. The award is presented along with other prestigious awards at the Annual FOTOFusion Awards Dinner.
ALBERT WATSON, who will receive the prestigious FOTOmentor Award during FOTOfusion 2017, has made his mark as one of the world’s most successful and prolific photographers blending art, fashion and commercial photography into stunning images that are extraordinary. Named one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time by industry bible, Photo District News, among his numerous honors is an Order of the British Empire (OBE) granted by Queen Elizabeth II, and the Centenary Medal of the Royal Photographic Society, both for his lifetime achievements and contributions to photography, and Grammy, ANDY, Lucie and Hasselblad Master Awards. His distinctive images and iconic celebrity portraits have been featured in countless international publications, including 100 Vogue covers, in galleries and museums worldwide, in advertising campaigns for major corporations, and many movie posters, while he has directed over 100 TV commercials and published five books. Watson’s unique visual language and single minded commitment to perfection have made him a world renowned photographic master.
See more of Albert's images at: http://www.albertwatson.net