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Following the exhibition, I gave a speech as the President of IMPC at a panel held in the FIAP Photo Academy Online Events
magnificent, historically rich atmosphere of the Rome headquarters of the Ente Nazionale di
Previdenza ed Assistenza Medici (ENPAM). This building was built on the ruins of a historical villa in
Rome. At this panel, I had the opportunity to view and discuss the iconic photographs of Francesco By Paul Stanley EFIAP/d1 ESFIAP PFIAP FIPF
Cito, a renowned Italian war correspondent. Director FIAP Photo Academy Online Events

FIAP Events IMPC President Sefa Ulukan from Turkıye and Photo Academy

Vice President of IMPC Krzysztof Muskalski
arriving at the panel event in Rome

IMPC President, Dr Sefa Ulukan giving his
speech as part of the panel at the Rome
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headquarters of the Ente Nazionale On Friday 24 April 2026 we were joined by the Swedish photographer Björn Persson for a
di Previdenza ed Assistenza Medici presentation titled “Can Photography Save the Planet?”.
Björn Persson is a renowned photographer whose images have been exhibited in galleries and
museums across the globe.
An avid wildlife conservationist,
Björn is passionately committed to
protecting endangered species and
Prof. Maurizio Iazeolla, president of the Italian their habitats. He is the president of
Medical Photography Association (AMFI), Smart Savannahs, an organization
giving his speech as part of the panel at the
Rome headquarters of the Ente Nazionale that leverages intelligent technology
di Previdenza ed Assistenza Medici to combat poaching and ensure the
survival of threatened wildlife.
Through his photography,
Björn has donated over EUR 800,000
from his profits to various wildlife
conservation programs.

Celebrating the opening of the Exhibition by In addition to his conservation
photographers of the Italian Medical Photography work, Björn has published three King of kings by Björn Persson
Association (AMFI), and the PhotoArtMedica photography books, produced a documentary on the last northern white rhinos, and is set to release
exhibition by Prof. Maurizio Iazeolla, the president his new book, “The Earth We Share” with Rizzoli New York, later this year.
of AMFI, and Dr. Krzysztof Muskalski, the director
of PhotoArtMedica and Vice President of IMPC During this presentation Björn showed us how he uses his camera not just to capture images
and IMPC president Sefa Ulukan
but to make a real difference. His passionate approach showed how visual storytelling can spark
critical questions, ignite empathy and mobilise people to protect our planet.
I owe a debt of gratitude to Prof. Maurizio Iazeolla, president of AMFI, and all his colleagues for See more on Björn’s website at https://www.bjornpersson.nu/
their warm hospitality. I also extend my congratulations once again to the members of AMFI and Dr.
Krzysztof Muskalski, director of PhotoArtMedica and Vice President of IMPC.
I believe that similar international collaborations will continue to increase under the umbrella
of IMPC.
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