Summer festival in Athens to celebrate photojournalism

A new initiative, dubbed Athens Photo World, will make its debut in Athens on June 7-16, aiming to showcase the work of leading Greek photojournalists and their impact on society and politics.

Digital projections and large-size prints are to go on display at selected locations throughout the capital, featuring images by world-renowned photographers including Petros Giannakouris, Alkis Konstantinidis, Louiza Gouliamaki, Dimitris Michalakis and Nikos Pilos.

The 10-day festival will also feature tributes, special guests, round-table discussions and other side-events.
Based on an idea by Thanassis Stavrakakis, chief photographer at the Associated Press, the initiative is backed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) and the Athens Culture Net of the city's municipal authority.

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