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FIAP President FIAP PRESIDENT DIRECTORS NOTICES

Dear friends, FIAP Biennials Service
By Luis Franke, MFIAP, EFIAP/d3, HonEFIAP
I am delighted to inform you that in a few days,
you will receive the program for the 36 FIAP Congress. FIAP Director of the Biennials Service
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This event, as decided at the Congress in Durban, South
Africa, in 2018, will be held in India. It is a congress we nd Directors
have all eagerly anticipated, which was postponed due to 22 FIAP Nature Biennial, Germany 2024
COVID-19, but now, thanks to the efforts of the Federation
of Indian Photography and the invaluable work of our In 2024 the 22 FIAP Nature Biennial is organised in Germany.
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Liaison Officer, Barun Sinha, it is finally set to take place. The FIAP Operational Member for Germany is the “Deutscher Verband
As you will read in the program, the Congress für Fotografie - DVF”.
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is scheduled to take place from November 1 to the The regulations of this Biennial and other useful information can be
8 of this year, in the heart of Rajasthan, one of India’s downloaded from the FIAP website:
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most picturesque regions and a favourite among https://www.fiap.net/en/biennials
photographers worldwide.
This event is a competition between countries with Operational
Together with our Indian friends, we will explore Members that are members of FIAP. Individuals interested in participating
some of the country’s most stunning locations, such as the should approach the FIAP affiliated organization within their country to
Pushkar Camel Market, the magnificent Amer Fort, Jaipur with its Palace of the Winds, the splendid seek information about their country’s process for selecting photos to
Panna Meena ka Kund, and the astronomical observation site at Jantar Mantar. Additionally, we represent their country in this event.
will visit the historic town of Fatehpur Sikri, Agra with its magnificent Taj Mahal, and finally, the Each federation will select the works (the collections) it wants to Luis Franke
treasures of Delhi. present. Each collection has to be a coherent set of images. To achieve

This journey promises unparalleled photographic opportunities that will allow us to return the best coherence, consideration should be given to the inspiration and conception of the set,
home with truly interesting photographs. as well as the realisation and the presentation. Each federation has the choice of subject and the
presentation of its works. A title for the collection is mandatory. Participation in the Biennial is free.
For those who wish to extend their stay beyond the congress days, two extensions will be The biennial consists of two sections:
available at discounted rates for Congress participants. These will offer opportunities to see the
majestic tigers of the Indian national parks or to witness the breathtaking sunsets among the sand Prints: limited to 10 photographs per federation with a maximum of one (1) work per author
dunes of the Thar Desert. Digital images: limited to 20 works per federation with a maximum of two (2) works per author
This congress is an unmissable event that will bring us together to celebrate our shared
passion for photography.
IMPORTANT:
Furthermore, I am pleased to announce the upcoming opening of two new FIAP Exhibition
Centres. The first, in Istanbul, Turkey, is thanks to the initiative of our ILFIAP, IFSAK, one of the largest The works must not have been sent to any previous FIAP Biennials. The images must not have any
FIAP clubs. The second, in Toledo, Spain, comes through the efforts of the Confederación Española signature, text or distinctive mark on them.
de Fotografía, particularly our Liaison Officer, Jesús Manuel García Flores, and CEF President, The images that participate in this Biennial must conform to the definition of Nature given by FIAP
Montse González. (which is also included in the regulations). Remember that a new definition of Nature photography
has been in force since 2022 (see FIAP News Nr. 16).
The inauguration of the Toledo Centre is scheduled for June 1st, likely coinciding with the
awards ceremony of the 18 FIAP World Cup for Clubs 2023. Notably, Toledo will host the sixth We especially ask all FIAP liaison officers, and/or the persons in charge of sending the images, to
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FIAP Exhibition Centre in Spain, a testament to the country’s unparalleled number of FIAP Centres review the images before uploading them on the platform. It is recommended to check with each
and the collaborative spirit among them and the Operational Member. It is a great example of participating author to make sure that the image strictly complies with the definition of Nature.
friendship and collaboration for all FIAP countries. When an affiliated country has selected the photographic works to enter, they must enter the
FIAP website: https://www.fiap.net/en/biennials and click on the participation link.
With these additions, the total number of FIAP Exhibition Centres worldwide will reach 26, a
significant milestone. However, with your continued support, I am confident we can achieve even The registration procedure is as follows:
more in the near future. 1. Register with an email (username) and a password

Ad maiora, dear friends, and good light. 2. Enter all data of the Federation and person responsible for uploading the images
3. Accept the privacy policy and data protection and the online form of consent and responsibility
Riccardo Busi, for the images
FIAP President
4. Upload the images

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