The Canadian Ian Willms and the Argentine Pablo E. Piovano are the winners of the Greenpeace Photo Award 2018. The prize supports the realization of photo documentation of relevant environmental problems and is awarded since 2014 every two years by Greenpeace Switzerland and Greenpeace Germany. In their long-term projects, the two photographers deal with the current issues of land rights, climate change and the impact of oil exploitation on indigenous communities.

Pablo E. Piovano (* 1981) documents decades of land conflicts in Patagonia. In the Araucania region of Chile, the Mapuche defend their land rights as Native Americans – even against the government that accuses them of being terrorists. They fight against the destruction of their livelihoods and claim the right to live their centuries-old traditions. In his photographs, Piovano contrasts the unique beauty, biodiversity and cultural diversity of Patagonia with the brutal struggle for its future.

In his project As Long as the Sun Shines, the photographer Ian Willms (* 1985) shows the consequences of oil sands exploitation in Alberta, Canada. Against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, enormous clearing areas tear deep wounds into the land. The oil from the tar sands is washed with massive amounts of water, energy and chemicals – an “ecological disaster of the highest explosiveness” (Lars Lindemann, picture editor magazine GEO). For more than eight years, Ian Willms photographed the connections between economic recovery, global climate change and social injustice to indigenous people.

In cooperation with Greenpeace e.V.

OPENING: Tuesday, Aug 27, 2019, 7 pm
Greetings: Katharina Mouratidi, Artistic Director f³ – freiraum für fotografie
Introduction: Martin Kaiser, Managing Director Greenpeace Germany
Conversation: Lars Lindemann, Head of Photography Magazine GEO, talks with the awarded photographers Ian Willms and Pablo E. Piovano

Framework program

Sundays, Sep 1, & Oct 6 & Nov 3, 2019, 11 am
FOTO FÜHRUNG / GUIDED TOUR
Guided tours through the exhibition with the Visual Historian Miriam Zlobinski.
Held in German. Free Admission | Donation requested.
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Sunday, Sep 15, 2019, 11 am
FOTO MATINEE “Climate Change”
In conversation with journalist Margit Miosga (rbb-Kulturradio), the climate activists Niklas Schinerl (Greenpeace) and Svenja Kannt (Fridays for Future) will provide background information about the exhibition.
Held in German. Free Admission | Donation requested.
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Wednesday, Sep 18, 2019, 7 pm
FOTO JAM: Listen up to those Pictures!
In our new format FOTO JAM our guests have five minutes to inspire the public with their favorite photography. All aids are allowed – the main thing is entertaining! The evening will be moderated by Miriam Zlobinski. Admission free. You’d like to participate and show your photography? Contact: fotoj1733351982am@fh1733351982ochdr1733351982ei.or1733351982g1733351982
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Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019, 7 pm
FOTO TALK: AUF DER COUCH
In discussion with wood campaigner Gesche Jürgens (Greenpeace), photographer Pablo E. Piovano gives insights into his work. The conversation will be held in Spanish and German language.
Admission: 5 € | reduced 3 €.
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Thursday, Oct 24, 2019, 7 pm
FOTO TALK: AUF DER COUCH
In conversation with Angelika Hartmann, co-founder of the photo book publisher Hartmann Books, photographer Paula Markert presents her recently published book Eine Reise durch Deutschland. The NSU Murder Series and provides insights into the development of the long-term photographic project and the publication. The conversation will take place in German.
Admission: 5 € | reduced 3 €.
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Saturday, Oct 26, 2019, 7 – 9 pm
PORTFOLIO REVIEW RICH AND FAMOUS 2019 + PUBLIC PORTFOLIO WALK
Following the Portfolio Reviews (11 am – 6 pm, application deadline: Sep 22) there will be a Public Portfolio Walk from 7 – 9 pm, where Berlin based photographers will present their works. A get together with drinks & pretzels. Admission free.
With works by: Doro Zinn, Fabienne Karmann, Marlena Waldthausen, Eric Pawlitzky, Franziska Rieder, Patrick Wack, Holger Martin Schnädelbach, Franzesco Lusa, Steffi Drerup, Ekaterina Zershchikova, Laura Fiorio, Kristin Bethge, Joanna Szproch, Ekaterina Bodyagina, Sandra Buschow, Jiwon Kim, Jana Evers, Tamara Eckert.
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Aug 28 — Nov 3, 2019
Opening Reception: Tuesday, Aug 27, 7 pm
Framework program: please see above

f³ – freiraum für fotografie

Waldemarstraße 17, 10179 Berlin
[District: Mitte | Borough: Mitte]

Opening hours: Wed – Sun 1 – 7 pm. Special opening for groups upon request.

Admission: 5 € / reduced 3 €. Admission free for some events, see above.