Australians will get the chance to see the best press photography from around the world when Canon Australia showcases the winners of the 2010 World Press Photo contest.

 

February 24, 2011: Australians will get the chance to see the best press photography from around the world when Canon Australia showcases the winners of the 2010 World Press Photo contest.
The exhibition tour which takes in approximately 100 cities in 45 countries, will open in Australia on 4June 2011. Now in its 54th year, the World Press Photo contest is universally acknowledged as the world’s premier competition for photo-journalism and its accolades are coveted by photographers across the globe.
The international jury awarded prizes in nine themed categories to 55 photographers of 23 nationalities, including three Australians: Daniel Berehulak won First prize in the People in the News category for his moving images of the floods in Pakistan; Adam Pretty won First prize in the Sport category for his portfolio of sporting images; and Steve Christo won Third prize in the Sport category for his photo of this year’s Cole Classic ocean racing competition at Manly Beach.
Exhibition details:

Brisbane Powerhouse, 4 – 26 June 2010 (entry is free)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm; Weekends 10am-4pm
General inquiries: (07) 3358 8600 or www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

State Library of NSW, Sydney, 1 – 24 July 2010 (entry is free)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am-8pm; Friday, 9am-5pm; Weekends 10am-5pm
General inquiries: (02) 9273 1414 or www.sl.nsw.gov.au