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Fff Press Conference FFFGes PRESS CONFERENCE FOTOGRAFIE FORUM FRANKFURT – NEW – IN THE BRAUBACHSTRASSE Thursday, March 6th, 2014 at 2 pm. Fotografie Forum Frankfurt Braubachstrasse 30-32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main Guests and Speakers: Prof. Dr. Felix Semmelroth, Deputy Mayor of Culture, Frankfurt am Main Celina Lunsford, Artistic Director, Fotografie Forum Frankfurt Sabine Seitz, Managing Director, Fotografie Forum Frankfurt Michael Loulakis, Chairman of the Board, Fotografie Forum Frankfurt. Dr. Angela Hildebrand, Board Member, Fotografie Forum Frankfurt Emeric Glayse, Fondation Carmignac, Paris PRESS CONTACT Andrea Horvay Braubachstraße 30–32 60311 Frankfurt am Main Tel.: +49 (0) 69. 291726 Fax: +49 (0) 69 28639 Email: [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org TRÄGER Förderkreis Fotografie Forum Frankfurt e.V. Braubachstraße 30–32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main TELEFON +49 (0) 69 29 17 26 TELEFAX +49 (0) 69 28 639 E - MAIL [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org FFFGes PRESS KIT CONTENTS This press kit contains the following documents: PRESS RELEASE FOTOGRAFIE FORUM FRANKFURT –NEW-- IN THE BRAUBACHSTRASSE PRESS INFORMATION FOTOGRAFIE FORUM FRANKFURT KEY FACTS ABOUT US HISTORY – 30 YEARS FFF EXHIBITED ARTISTS 1984–2012 EXHIBITION PREVIEW SUMMER ACADEMY 2014 PRESS INFORMATION VIVIANE SASSEN. IN AND OUT OF FASHION EXHIBITION CV PRESS IMAGES ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FLYER “SOMMERAKADEMIE 2014” FLYER “UMBAU UND SANIERUNG DER BRAUBACHSTRAßE 30–32” INFORMATION ABOUT CARMIGNAC GESTION/ FONDATION CARMIGNAC TRÄGER Förderkreis Fotografie Forum Frankfurt e.V. Braubachstraße 30–32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main TELEFON +49 (0) 69 29 17 26 TELEFAX +49 (0) 69 28 639 E - MAIL [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org FFF PRESS RELEASE FRANKFURT AM MAIN, MARCH 6th, 2014 FOTOGRAFIE FORUM FRANKFURT –NEW-- IN THE BRAUBACHSTRASSE GRAND OPENING 2014 AND 30TH ANNIVERSARY CULTURAL QUARTER FRANKFURT AND A HOUSE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Frankfurt am Main once again has a home for photography in the Museum quarter – in the heart of the city. Just in time for the 30th anniversary of this internationally renowned institution, the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt’s new space is located on the second and third floors of the entirely renovated historical building at Braubachstrasse 30-32. In 300 m2 of exhibition space, all genres of photography will be presented in a changing exhibition program of new discoveries and re- viewing the classics. Additionally projections and multi-media shows will be shown with new technologies. On the third floor 100 m2 is provided for offices, a library and a reading room. In the middle of this year, a reference library with reading room will be opened, giving the interested public an opportunity for research in comprehensive and extensive photographic publications. As a long-standing platform for current trends in the international photography scene, the public can expect in 2014 an exciting program of exhibitions from the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt. On May 16, at 7pm, the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt will celebrate its grand re-opening at Braubachstraße 30-32 with the exhibition Viviane Sassen. In and Out of Fashion (May 17 – August 17, 2014). This Dutch photographer is one of the most sensational figures in contemporary image making. The exhibit will present highlights from her fashion photography over the last 18 years. From September 6, until October 5, 2014 the exhibition Davide Monteleone. Spasibo will be shown, in collaboration with the Fondation Carmignac, Paris. The Italian photographer, Davide Monteleone was awarded the 4th Carmignac Gestion Prize for Photojournalism for his project Spasibo (Thank You), a documentary on present-day Chechnya. Parallel to the Book Fair in October, the exhibit Contemporary Photographic Portraiture from Finland (October 10, - November 30, 2014) will be shown, addressing current photographic positions from Finland that diversely use the portrait genre for artistic expression. For the seventh time, the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt SUMMER ACADEMY 2014 is offering a multifaceted lecture and seminar program that is unique in Germany. The kick-off begins with Boris Eldagsen, the German photo-media artist and winner of the Voies Off Festival Arles 2013, with a workshop on experimental photography on April 5th and 6th. Additional photography artists and experts at this year’s Summer Academy will include Davide Monteleone, Elina Brotherus, Jo Ractliffe and Lukas Birk. page 1/2 TRÄGER Förderkreis Fotografie Forum Frankfurt e.V. BÜRO Braubachstraße 30–32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main TELEFON +49 (0) 69 29 17 26 TELEFAX +49 (0) 69 28 639 E - MAIL [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org FFF PRESS RELEASE NEW this year is a series of events that have been designed for beginners and amateur photographers. The workshop series „Photowalks – Frankfurt through the lens“ is for interested beginning photographers, tourists, new Frankfurters or long-time residents that want to learn about Frankfurt from other perspectives on an outdoor city tour with photography training throughout Frankfurt am Main. From May until September on the last Saturday of every month, Nils Thies, multimedia journalist, photographer and staff member of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, will conduct the participants to interesting places and give tips on basic technical principles, composition and editing. Mid June 2014, David Hall’s Workshop „Digital cameras, explained from an analogue perspective“ will teach beginning photographers and ambitious amateurs the various camera models and how you can get the best out of your digital camera. Further information about FFF can be found at www.fffrankfurt.org or by e-mail [email protected]. A detailed press kit with information about FFF, the 2014/2015 program and our new space can be downloaded from our website under www.fffrankfurt.org/presse. Fotografie Forum Frankfurt Braubachstraße 30–32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main Tel. +49 (0) 69 29 17 26, [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org Opening hours (starting May 17, 2014): Tuesday, Thursday–Sunday: 11am–6pm, Wednesday: 11am–8pm, Monday closed Entrance: 6 € (Reduced: 3 €) The Fotografie Forum Frankfurt is supported by the Förderkreis Fotografie Forum Frankfurt e.V., individual patrons, sponsors and the Culture Board of the City of Frankfurt am Main. PRESS CONTACT Andrea Horvay Braubachstraße 30–32 60311 Frankfurt am Main Tel.: +49 (0) 69. 291726 Fax: +49 (0) 69 28639 Email: [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org page 2/2 TRÄGER Förderkreis Fotografie Forum Frankfurt e.V. BÜRO Braubachstraße 30–32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main TELEFON +49 (0) 69 29 17 26 TELEFAX +49 (0) 69 28 639 E - MAIL [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org FFF KEY FACTS MAY 16TH 2014, 7 PM NEW – OPENING IN THE BRAUBACHSTRASSE 30-32 300 M2 EXHIBITION SPACE IN THE HEART OF FRANKFURT’S CULTURAL QUARTER 2500 BOOKS AND SPECIALISED JOURNALS IN THE LIBRARY’S READING ROOM 330 SUPPORTING MEMBERS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS FOTOGRAFIE FORUM FRANKFURT 400 EXHIBITED ARTISTS 240 EXHIBITIONS CO-FOUNDER AND PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE TRIENNIAL RAY FOTOGRAFIE PROJEKTE FRANKFURT/RHEINMAIN 7 SUMMER ACADEMIES 100 WORKSHOP TEACHERS AND LECTURERS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SCENE 3000 VISITORS 400% GROWTH RATE TRÄGER Förderkreis Fotografie Forum Frankfurt e.V. Braubachstraße 30-32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main TELEFON +49 (0) 69 29 17 26 TELEFAX +49 (0) 69 28 639 E - MAIL [email protected] www.fffrankfurt.org FFF ABOUT US The Fotografie Forum Frankfurt (FFF) is a unique center, which exhibits photographic art of the highest quality and promotes its importance as a universal visual language. Since it’s founding in 1984 the FFF strives to incorporate all aspects of photography and to provide a platform for critical dialog. Through a wide-ranging program of exhibitions – typically four to eight exhibitions are shown annually, publications, workshops, lectures and symposiums during the Summer Academy, the ever evolving and classic interpretations of the photographic medium are highlighted. Emphasis is placed upon premiering photographers in Germany whether it be from international or national image-makers, one-person shows of historical and contemporary icons to intriguing group collections of international emerging talents. FORUM – Center of photography • One of the most renowned photography institutions and examples of photographic-curator practices in Germany • An exceptional platform for selected photographers and ambitious artists • Exhibitions in the form of classical museum presentations and the use of new media INSTITUTION – Promoter of photography • Photography database of exhibitions and current topics • FFF awards with the goal of honoring excellent photographic accomplishments • Reference library with reading room • Collection • Collection management – consultation for photographers and collectors PLACE OF EXHIBITION – Presentation of all photographic genres • Changing exhibition program including emerging talents and rediscovered classic photographers • Continuous presentation of the history of photography • Special exhibitions in cooperation with other institutions and companies EDUCATION – Art education and comprehensive examination of photography • FFF Summer Academy with symposia, workshops and lectures • In-house publications (a magazine is planned), catalogues and publications • Guided tours and gallery talks • Projects in cooperation with kindergartens and schools • Art trips and excursions, visits to studios • Master-Class programs in cooperation with academies and universities MEETING POINT – open to all
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