Southeast Network, December 16th (Fujian ** reporter Shi Chenjing text) On the 15th, the annual Jimei x Arles International Photography Festival was launched at the Jimei Art Museum in Xiamen. This year's photo festival brings together more than 2,100 works brought by 30 curators and more than 100 artists from more than 20 countries and regions including Germany, Poland, Italy, France, Singapore, etc., and holds the "Annual Arles" unit exhibition, the "Jimei x Arles Discovery Award" unit exhibition, the "Image Curator Award" unit project exhibition, the "Asian Film Festival" unit exhibition, the "Chinese Rhythm" unit exhibition, and the "Local Action" section A total of 32 exhibitions, including unit exhibitions, will last until January 21, 2024.
A total of 8 Chinese photographers will be nominated for a solo exhibition, and the winner will not only receive a cash prize, but will also be invited to hold a solo exhibition at the next Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival in FranceThe Jimei x Arles "Image Curator Award", which focuses on supporting the creativity of young Chinese filmmakers, was also announced during the opening ceremony.
Since its inception in Xiamen in 2015, Jimei x Arles International Photo Festival has held more than 200 exhibitions of selected photographs from China, other Asian countries and the Rencontres d'Arles in France, attracting more than 400,000 visitors.