Hope

GROSSFORMAT: 25 x 32 cm , 140 Seiten For over ten years now, the Prix Pictet aims to harness the power of all genres of photography to draw global attention to issues of sustainability, especially those concerning the environment. In this eighth edition of the award, under the theme of Hope, participants are encouraged to capture some of the positive sustainability actions and initiatives that are beginning to emerge around the world. Amid escalating environmental crisis and concern, these photographers turn their cameras on devolopments which give cause for optimism and inspiration - whether it be falling poverty or reforestation, advances in medicine or technological solutions for global environmental problems. This book features the work of the award’s shortlisted and nominated photographers, accompanied by instructive essays from renowned writers, including best-selling novelist, William Boyd. An indispensable volume for anyone interested in conceptual photography, photojournalism, and the environment, this book also provides a galvanising narrative of individual and collective agency, determination, and positive environmental change. The eighth edition of the Prix Pictet, the global award for photography and sustainability The winner will be announced at a ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London on 13 November 2019 with first exhibitions to follow in Tokyo and Zurich An illuminating volume for everyone interested in conceptual photography, photojournalism, and the environment With an essay by best-selling novelist, William Boyd