Young Photographers Showcase Monaco's Architectural Heritage
Fifteen laureates selected to exhibit their photography highlighting Monaco's architectural heritage at the Saint-Martin Gardens.
On a sunny day just before noon, young photographers gathered on the heights of Monaco's Rock to unveil their works, displayed in large format on the fences of the Saint-Martin Gardens.
The initiative featured fifteen winners selected from a pool of over forty participants in an architectural photography competition organized by Monaco’s cultural affairs department.
This competition, focused on the architectural heritage of the Principality, forms part of the European Heritage Days, as noted by Françoise Gamerdinger, Director of Cultural Affairs, who praised the enthusiasm and appreciation of heritage through the lenses of the participants.
The landscape available for these budding photographers is rich in architectural diversity, with buildings perched at various heights juxtaposing modern structures against those reflecting Italian influences.
Among the young artists is Lucas Deverini, 24, who chose analog photography for his piece titled 'Croisement des âges'.
He remarked on the authenticity of the analog process, stating, "Taking the time to capture the moment, translating an idea through the grain of the photograph...
It felt fitting to explore the layering of architectures from different eras." Deverini used a Nikon F4, passed down from his grandmother, who was also a photographer, to engage with the historical context of Monaco's buildings.
The inaugural competition featured a dual jury.
The first group consisted of experts in the field, including Françoise Gamerdinger, Stéphane Bern, Nick Danziger, Célia Bernasconi, Jean-Philippe Vinci, and Björn Dahlström. The second jury was made up of five young individuals of similar age to the participants, tasked with awarding four special distinctions among the fifteen exhibitors.
Léonie Massa, 17, one of the winning finalists, expressed the pressure of being judged by peers, sharing insights on the unique perspectives each participant brought to their work.
Her photographic piece 'Monaco à travers les époques' captures a stratified view of facades from the Boulevard des Moulins.
In recognition of their achievements, Massa and the other winners will attend a masterclass with photographer Nick Danziger, in addition to having their works displayed at the exhibition.
The exhibition remains open to the public for free viewing until October 5, after which it will embark on a tour to Strasbourg.
In light of the success of this first edition, plans are already underway for a second iteration of the competition next year, allowing aspiring talents more time to develop their skills.
The initiative featured fifteen winners selected from a pool of over forty participants in an architectural photography competition organized by Monaco’s cultural affairs department.
This competition, focused on the architectural heritage of the Principality, forms part of the European Heritage Days, as noted by Françoise Gamerdinger, Director of Cultural Affairs, who praised the enthusiasm and appreciation of heritage through the lenses of the participants.
The landscape available for these budding photographers is rich in architectural diversity, with buildings perched at various heights juxtaposing modern structures against those reflecting Italian influences.
Among the young artists is Lucas Deverini, 24, who chose analog photography for his piece titled 'Croisement des âges'.
He remarked on the authenticity of the analog process, stating, "Taking the time to capture the moment, translating an idea through the grain of the photograph...
It felt fitting to explore the layering of architectures from different eras." Deverini used a Nikon F4, passed down from his grandmother, who was also a photographer, to engage with the historical context of Monaco's buildings.
The inaugural competition featured a dual jury.
The first group consisted of experts in the field, including Françoise Gamerdinger, Stéphane Bern, Nick Danziger, Célia Bernasconi, Jean-Philippe Vinci, and Björn Dahlström. The second jury was made up of five young individuals of similar age to the participants, tasked with awarding four special distinctions among the fifteen exhibitors.
Léonie Massa, 17, one of the winning finalists, expressed the pressure of being judged by peers, sharing insights on the unique perspectives each participant brought to their work.
Her photographic piece 'Monaco à travers les époques' captures a stratified view of facades from the Boulevard des Moulins.
In recognition of their achievements, Massa and the other winners will attend a masterclass with photographer Nick Danziger, in addition to having their works displayed at the exhibition.
The exhibition remains open to the public for free viewing until October 5, after which it will embark on a tour to Strasbourg.
In light of the success of this first edition, plans are already underway for a second iteration of the competition next year, allowing aspiring talents more time to develop their skills.