The Palm Beach Photographic Centre will present The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute! exhibition by award-winning ZUMA Press photojournalists May 18-July 30. The public is invited to the free opening reception May 19, 6-8 p.m.
Culled mostly from the 2023 edition of The Year in Pictures 2022:
“May You Always Live in Interesting Times,” the acclaimed annual movie produced by the founder of ZUMA Wire Service, Scott Mc Kiernan, who curated this exhibition of award-winning photography by ZUMA Press photojournalists from around the world — winning the prestigious Lucie Award for Photography Content of the Year, Print or Online. This new exhibition will present “Pictures That Need to be Seen” and “Stories That Need to be Told” over a 12-month period capturing the Good, Bad, and Hopeful.
GOOD: The BIG wave family spirit, honoring “Eddie Would Go!” aka The Eddie; widely considered to be “the Super Bowl of Surfing.” The legend of Eddie Aikau is an important part of Hawaiian Culture. He was a championship athlete, a waterman, and a family man who truly cared for others. Eddie was not just the first lifeguard for the entire North Shore, he saved over 500 people throughout his career, occasionally braving waves that reached 30 feet or higher when no one else would go out. “Spectacular images from the most recent event will open this exhibition because it’s important to keep Eddie’s legacy alive and inspire the next generation to live like he did,” says Mc Kiernan.
BAD: Mother Nature’s power was unleashed on Turkey and Syria through “the earthquake of the century,” while Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine was riddled with war crimes and crimes against humanity. The impact of both events — natural and man-made — can still be felt globally, economically, and emotionally.
HOPE: What the victims of both earthquakes and war share is eternal hope, rising from miracle rescue stories and inspirational tales of human resilience — stunning, soul-searing images captured by ZUMA Press photographers.
“As the world’s dreaded pandemic continues to wane, people need to come out and experience images that need to be seen, spanning the planet,” invites Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre. “These are moments in time that will stop you in your tracks and stay with you forever, as the photographers’ unique talent and skills bring you to the heart of the matter at hand, with grace, respect and chilling honesty.”
“This new exhibition captures humanity at its darkest hours and witnesses others rise above and beyond, showing that hope never dies,” adds Mc Kiernan. “Thanks to these courageous photographers on the frontlines of history, we can see and share the good, bad and beautiful of it all at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre — with a very special thank you to those who trusted ZUMA Press photojournalists to tell their stories.”
The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute! will feature award-winning images by photojournalists worldwide, including this year’s White House News Photographers Association’s Still Photographer of the Year Carol Guzy. WHNPA is a century-old non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of Washington’s professional photojournalists. Also on display is the beauty in nature as only seen by Robin Loznak, as well as stellar portraits and moments from the historical 95th Oscars by Kevin Sullivan. The exhibition also includes winners of such leading photojournalist contests as POYi, BoP, WHNPA, plus award-winning images from Communication Arts Magazine Photography Competition 2022 and 2023.
Free Guest Lecture – Thursday, May 18, 5 to 7 p.m. Education Evening at the Photo Centre will be a “Ted Talk”-style presentation by photographers featured in the exhibition, moderated by Mc Kiernan, ZUMA’s Director of Photography. Free Opening Reception – Friday, May 19, 6-8 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for photo fans to experience the exhibition and mingle with some of the featured photojournalists. Free Closing Reception – Saturday, July 30, 6-8 p.m.
The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
For more information, call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org
