Exhibition 'NonFiction Photo Festival 2023' in Synagoge Groningen
NonFiction Photo Festival is back in Groningen from 10 November until 3 December! Experience the NonFiction Photo Festival in Groningen from 10 November until 3 December. The 5th Wave exhibition shows work by local photographers and artists about the importance of gender equality and the feminist movement in the north of the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the renowned World Press Photo Exhibition 2023 takes a closer look at the rest of the world.
5th Wave
The 5th Wave exhibition addresses the current state of gender equality and the feminist movement in the 21st century. Photos by local photographers highlight women's experiences and how they raise their voices. The focus is on local solutions to global problems and on how to create paths towards a more equitable and just future. Explore works by Emily Wortel, who focuses on the female body; Marion Verwey, who sheds light on menstruation poverty; Andrea Hooymans, who delves into the intricacies of the male and female gaze and many more interesting projects.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2023
The World Press Photo Contest calls for the best visual stories of the year: the stories that need to be told. The exhibition covers current issues like protests and manifestations of the climate crisis, but also visual stories that were overlooked by mainstream media in 2022. Expect beautiful photographs of prominent news stories next to stories on the preservation of collective memory, inspiring change makers and unexpected developments from all corners of the world.
Some stories are portrayed with dreamy and poetic photography, while others depict the consequences of conflicts, climate change and globalisation in more colourful, estranging and shocking ways. This year, Evgeniy Maloletka won the ‘World Press Photo of the Year’ award for his photo ‘Mariupol Maternity Hospital Airstrike’. The image shows an injured pregnant woman in Ukraine who is being carried away from the maternity hospital damaged during a Russian airstrike. It is not only an accurate representation of this year's events, showcasing war crimes against innocent Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces, but also a poignant reminder of the tragic loss of future generations of Ukrainians.
Events
There is an exciting Visual Academy programme for everyone who wants to know more, with tours, workshops, lectures and events. It is also possible to visit the festival for school or as a special business event.
Visit
The festival is open to the public on a daily basis in the city centre, Synagoge Groningen, Folkingestraat 60. The exhibition and the events are in both Dutch and English. Tickets will be available at the door or online from October via www.nonfictionphoto.nl.
Opening times
Monday - Thursday : 10.00 - 18.00
Friday : 10.00 - 21.00
Saturday and Sunday : 10.00 - 18.00
Exceptions
Thursday 16, 23, 30 Nov : 19.30 - 22.00 (Visual Academy ticket)
Friday 1 Dec : 19.30 - 21.00 (Visual Academy ticket)
Check our website for the most up-to-date opening times.
Prices
€8,00 Regular Monday - Friday
€9,00 Regular Saturday and Sunday
€5,00 Discount (student (MBO/HBO/WO), 12 - 17 years and ticket deals
€1,00 City card holders
€1,00 Children 6 - 11 years
€0,00 Children 0 - 5 years
Visual Academy prices
€12,50 Regular
€7,50 Discount (city card, students (MBO/HBO/WO), 12 - 17 years)
€10,00 Groups from 8 people
Ticket for a Visual Academy event is also a ticket for the festival (if they are visited on the same day)
