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WORLD AFFILIATE WORLD AFFILIATE

Mayor of Tuchów Magdalena
Marszałek and Deputy Mayor
Wiktor Chrzanowski
welcome official guests:
Riccardo Busi (President of
FIAP), Romain Nero (Director Alicja Przybyszowska (President
of the FIAP Patronage of the Polish Republic’s
Service), Alicja Przybyszowska Photoclub) presents the
(President of the Polish bronze medal for achievements
Republic’s Photoclub), in the field of photography,
and Paulina Michałek awarded to Tomasz Okoniewski
(President of the Tarnów on the occasion of the 30
th
Photographic Society). anniversary of the Polish
(Photo by Marek Cieszkowski) Republic’s Photoclub.
(Photo by Marek Cieszkowski)

The opening ceremony began with remarks by the Mayor of Tuchów, Magda Marszałek. Speeches An integral part of the celebrations was the extensive symposium held on 17 January at the
were also delivered by FIAP President Riccardo Busi, who emphasised the special connection between Tarnów Cultural Centre, attended by representatives of international photographic institutions
Poland and FIAP: as well as numerous artists and photography enthusiasts. The event was opened by the Mayor of
“What I have always appreciated in Polish photographers is the combination of seriousness Tarnów, Jakub Kwaśny, who underlined the significance of the initiative for the promotion of Polish
and continuity: photography internationally. He had granted the entire project honorary patronage, giving it special

You work hard, you compete at a high level, you build strong clubs, and you are present year prestige.
after year.

That is why Polish photography enjoys international respect, and FIAP is proud that Poland
World Affiliate President of the Polish Republic’s Photoclub, delivered their speeches. They highlighted the World Affiliate
is one of its most active members.”
The full speech is available at: https://fotoklubrp.org/archiwa/11233
Next, Paulina Michałek, President of the Tarnów Photographic Society, and Alicja Przybyszowska,

importance of community, cooperation between photographic circles, and the significance of
consistently nurturing the quality of Polish photography. The culminating moment of this part of Opening of the symposium,
in the photo from
the event was the ceremonial awarding of medals for contributions to photography on the occasion the left: Romain Nero
of the 30th anniversary of the Polish Republic’s Photoclub. Alicja Przybyszowska honoured creators (Director of the FIAP
particularly engaged in photographic activity, awarding the silver medal to Tomasz Sobczak and the Patronage Service), Alicja
bronze medal to Tomasz Okoniewski, a gesture acknowledging their longstanding work, exhibition Przybyszowska (President
of the Polish Republic’s
activity, and contributions to the promotion of Polish photography in Poland and abroad. Photoclub), Riccardo Busi
(President of FIAP), Jakub
Kwaśny (President of the
City of Tarnów), Tomasz
Sobczak (organizer).
(Photo by Dagmara Wis)

The first part of the symposium featured presentations from FIAP representatives. FIAP President
Alicja Przybyszowska (President
of the Polish Republic’s Riccardo Busi and Director of the FIAP Patronage Service, Romain Nero, offered the organisation’s
Photoclub) presents the silver perspective on the development of artistic photography, discussing current challenges and future
medal for achievements in the directions for FIAP’s global activity. Their presence gave the event an international dimension and
field of photography, awarded to emphasised the importance of cooperation across creative communities worldwide.
Tomasz Sobczak on the occasion
of the 30th anniversary of the Subsequent panels featured lectures by Polish artists and educators, who shared their experience,
Polish Republic’s Photoclub.
(Photo by Marek Cieszkowski) reflections, and artistic achievements. Presentations were delivered by: Alicja Przybyszowska, Bogdan
Litwora, Krzysztof Muskalski, Piotr Sygnarowicz, Aleksandra Stachniak, Ewa Burns, Łukasz Gurdak,

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