Hope

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GROSSFORMAT: 25 x 32 cm, 140 Seiten. For over a decade, the Prix Pictet has harnessed the power of photography to highlight sustainability issues, particularly environmental concerns. In this eighth edition, themed Hope, participants are encouraged to showcase positive sustainability actions emerging worldwide. Amid escalating environmental crises, these photographers capture developments that inspire optimism—such as declining poverty, reforestation, medical advancements, and technological solutions to global challenges. This volume features the work of shortlisted and nominated photographers, complemented by insightful essays from renowned writers, including best-selling novelist William Boyd. It serves as an essential resource for those interested in conceptual photography, photojournalism, and environmental issues, presenting a compelling narrative of individual and collective efforts toward positive change. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, on 13 November 2019, with subsequent exhibitions in Tokyo and Zurich. This illuminating work is a must-read for anyone passionate about the intersection of photography and sustainability.