The wait is over and you will finally be able to see the World Press Photo 2024 exhibition at the Franz Mayer Museum of the Historic Center. It is worth mentioning that this is the 25th anniversary of the exhibition, so a legendary tour awaits you; a total of 129 pieces make up the exhibition of this edition.
We don’t want to give you any spoilers, because you have to see with your own eyes the winning pieces of the contest. What we can tell you is that the photographs reflect the social, political and health crises in different regions of the world and call for action, dissemination and reflection.
The wars in Gaza and Ukraine, suffering from dementia and migration are the main themes of this issue. A Palestinian Woman Embraces the Body of Her Niece, by photographer Mohamed Salem, is the winner of the World Press Photo of the Year.
What you should know about World Press Photo 2024
The photographs featured in this exhibition are the winners of the 67th annual World Press Photo Contest. Photojournalists and photographers from different parts of the world participate in this event.
This year, 61,062 photographs and open-format works were received from 3,581 photographers from 130 different countries.
when will World Press Photo 2024 be at the Franz Mayer Museum? Get ready! You will be able to see it from đ June 6 to August 25. The location of the venue isđavenida Hidalgo 45, Centro, CuauhtĂ©moc.
The exhibit graces the corridors and walls of the cloister; last year it was concentrated in one room but visitors announced that they prefer to enjoy it in the common areas of the building. It should be noted that there is no additional cost to view this exhibition.
We remind you that the museum is open from đ Tuesday to Sunday from đ 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. General admission is đ” $100 per person. Students, teachers and seniors pay $60 pesos; children under 12 are free. On Tuesdays, tickets are free to the public.
What is World Press Photo?
It is an annual photojournalism competition organized by The World Press Foundation, an independent non-profit organization based in Amsterdam.
The first edition was held on December 3, 1955 and since then it has positioned itself as the most prestigious international press photography competition.
how does it work? Each year, a 13-member international jury selects the winning entries in the competition’s nine categories. This aims to disseminate and achieve a greater geographical balance of perspectives.