Andrei Stenin Contest continues its roadshow in Tehran

“One aspect of this exhibition that specifically captivated me was the shared aesthetic of press photography. It is quite remarkable that despite our varied backgrounds and experiences – where one might expect differing aesthetics – the similarity in composition, lighting, color, subject selection, and even jury evaluation points toward a shared global aesthetic that has emerged despite all the negative aspects of globalization.”

Everybody to value the diversity of life moments that photographers capture as they shape “the world’s historical memory.” “Every photographer carries a professional and international duty: to present the truth to the world as it genuinely is, refusing to place their framing at the service of bullies or brutal militarism, and preventing their lenses from being weaponized to dehumanize nations and justify aggression.”