The 2nd Exhibition of Outstanding Works of Large-format Photography and Classical Photography opened at Dafen Art Museum

Exhibition Hours:
July 2 - July 16, 2024
Exhibition Venue:
Exhibition halls 5-8 of Dafen Art Museum, Shenzhen
Organizers
Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Longgang District, Shenzhen
Shenzhen Longgang District Federation of Literary and Art Circles
Buji Sub-district Office, Longgang District, Shenzhen
Organizers
Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum
Shenzhen Large Format Photography Association
Co-organizers
Large-format photography groups in 34 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country
On July 1, 2024, the "2nd Exhibition of Excellent Works of Large-format Photography and Classical Images", sponsored by the Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Longgang District, Shenzhen, the Federation of Literary and Art Circles of Longgang District, Shenzhen, and the Buji Sub-district Office of Longgang District, Shenzhen, and organized by Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum and Shenzhen Large-format Photography Association, opened at Dafen Art Museum. This exhibition brings together the elites of large-format photography from 34 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country, and displays a total of 716 selected works by 276 artists.Liu Bin, second-level researcher of the Propaganda Department of the Longgang District Party Committee, Lin Nan, chairman of the Longgang District Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Yao Bendao, member of the Party Committee of the Longgang District Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Liu Yajing, full-time vice chairman of the Longgang District Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Qi Jie, member of the Party Working Committee, Propaganda Committee and United Front Work Committee of Buji Street, Liang Jian, vice chairman of Shenzhen Artists Association and deputy director of Dafen Art Museum, Zhang Ke, deputy director of Dafen Oil Painting Village Cultural Development Center and deputy director of Dafen Art Museum, Wang Chen, vice chairman of China Photographers Association and chairman of Entrepreneur Photography Association (Shenzhen), Ma Yue, Polaroid Photography Artist and Executive Curator of the Exhibition, Niu Bendong, Famous Landscape Photographer and Art Consultant of this Exhibition, Wang Chensheng, Famous Chinese Large-format Photography Artist and Art Consultant of this Exhibition, Liu Ruixin, Former Commander of Shijiazhuang Garrison District, Hebei Province, Liu Hongyi, Vice Chairman of Chongqing Photographers Association and Vice President of Chongqing Large-format Photography Society, Cao Jianguo, Executive Chairman of the National Joint Committee of Large-format Photography Groups and Chairman of Shanghai Large-format Photography Society, Yue Lijun, Chairman of Hebei Black and White Art Photography Association, Wei Feng, Chairman of Shaanxi Large-Format Photography Association, You Shuyu, Executive Vice Chairman of Inner Mongolia Large-format Photography Association, Sui Yijin, Director of the Large-format Professional Committee of Qingdao Photographers Association, Huang Yanjun, Vice Chairman of Yunnan Folk Photography Association and Director of Yunnan Large-format Photography Professional Committee, Duan Dayong, Graduate Tutor of Jilin University of Arts, Vice Chairman of Jilin Photographers Association, and Member of the Joint Committee of China Large-format Photography Groups, as well as the chairmen of large-format photography associations and participating artists of 34 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, The opening ceremony was attended by local photography artists, news media and friends from all walks of life.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. Song Guozhi, President of Shenzhen Large Format Photography Association.At the opening ceremony, Lin Nan, chairman of the Longgang District Federation of Literary and Art Circles, delivered a speech and gave affirmation and support to the event.Since the first timeExhibition of outstanding works of large-format photography and classical imagesSince then, we have reviewed the photographer's creation and exhibition process, and witnessed the integration of technology and creativity. Looking to the future, large-format photography will continue to lead the way and bring a stunning visual experience to the audience.Mr. Ma Yue, the curator of the exhibition, said that this exhibition is an important milestone in the history of the development of large-format photography in China, and has opened a new chapter in international exchanges. With the continuous exploration and growth of the times, Chinese large-format photography has entered a new stage of development, and artists have formed a unique artistic language.The artist uses a unique language to fuse Eastern philosophy to vividly tell the story of China.At the same time, the rise of young artists heralds a bright future for large-format photography in China. The holding of the exhibition provides a platform for artists to communicate,Promote the prosperity and development of large-format photography in China。



Curator Ma Yue delivered a speech
Wang Chen, vice president of the China Photographers Association and chairman of the Entrepreneur Photography Association (Shenzhen), delivered a speech. He emphasized the influence of large-format photography art in the country and even the world, and gave optimistic expectations for the future development prospects. This timeThe exhibition brings together the best of Chinese large-format photography, showcasing rich textures, delicate tones and deep vision, covering natural scenery, cultural documentary, urban architecture and contemporary art, providing an immersive experience for the audience. At the same time, classical imaging techniques such as daguerreotype, copper gravure and other classic crafts were unveiled, giving the works a century-old collection charm.Finally, Song Guozhi, President of Shenzhen Large-format Photography Association, announced the opening of the 2nd Large-format Photography and Classical Image Excellent Works Exhibition.Leaders and artists gathered together for a group photo. Then, around the theme of "Historical Review and Future Prospects" of large-format photography, the artists enthusiastically launched an art seminar, with frequent on-site interactions and a passionate and energetic atmosphere.

Vice President of China Photographers Association and Chairman of Entrepreneur Photography Association (Shenzhen).
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Some of the works on display

Wang Chen,《Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China/ Graphic inkjet print

Yang Yueluan / "Hebei Ferry Fort (Cattle Raising)" / Art Inkjet Print

Feng Jianguo / "Sunday Bazaar" / Paper-based silver salt enlargement






Zhong Jianming / "Wangcun Memory 3" / copper gravure
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