Exhibition “Stronger Together”
Rush to see the digital photography exhibition “Stronger Together” inaugurated at CerModern on the 9 of May, "solidarity" themed Europe Day! Because it will be open only until Sunday, May 14.
Photo by Sedat Suna
The exhibition organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye with the contribution of the Photojournalists Association of Türkiye focuses on the earthquake solidarity between the EU and Türkiye.
Photo by Barbaros Kayan
“They have immortalised the courage and sacrifice”
“The exhibition pays tribute to the heroes of the rescue and medical teams who helped the Turkish people. The photographs and video on display highlight the bravery and dedication of those who saved lives in the most challenging circumstances. Our immense, heartfelt gratitude goes to each one of them and to our Turkish friends and partners who supported their work,” says Head of the EU Delegation to Türkiye, Ambassador Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut and adds:
“They have demonstrated the best of humanity, professionalism, and the importance of international cooperation and solidarity. We thank the photographers and videographers who have contributed to this exhibition. They have immortalised the courage and sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line to help others.”
Photo by Selahattin Sönmez
“Photojournalists and journalists worked under harsh conditions”
Also, Head of the Photojournalists Association of Türkiye Rıza Özel, draws attention to the nature of the exhibition that emphasises solidarity: “In this disaster, where thousands of volunteers from all over the world and every corner of Türkiye rushed to help, photojournalists and journalists worked under harsh conditions. Through this exhibition, the photographs of our colleagues carry the pain of the earthquake and the spirit of solidarity to the Capital.”
Photo by Fatih Pınar
110 photographs are on display in the digital exhibition. Many of the photos belong to the members of the Photojournalists Association of Türkiye. The rest were taken by the photojournalists of the EU Member States' rescue and first aid teams and the Directorate-General for the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations.
Video- Opening of the Exhibition “Stronger Together”
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