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Contributing photographer Pascal Maitre presents his latest work at the VII Community Open Mic Night at The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France. © Mitar Simikic for The VII Foundation.

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Wilmarie Deetlefs, 24, together with her boyfriend, Zakithi Buthelezi, 27, on a night out in Johannesburg, South Africa on Nov. 1, 2018. They are both part of South Africa’s ‘born free generation,’ youngsters who were born around the ending of the racial segregation system, apartheid. Wilmarie Deetlefs, 24, together with her boyfriend, Zakithi Buthelezi, 27, on a night out in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov. 1, 2018. They are both part of South Africa’s ‘born free generation,’ youngsters who were born around the ending of the racial segregation system, apartheid. © Ilvy Njiokiktjien / VII.
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Sep
14
2024

Born Free: Generation of Hope

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the Apartheid Museum opened Ilvy Njiokiktjien’s exhibition, "Born Free: Generation of Hope." We held a panel discussion with Ilvy and the show's curators.
Square Mile Screening at Kranj Foto Festival 2024. © Luka Dakskobler.
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Aug
23
2024

Square Mile screening at Kranj Foto Festival 2024

VII Community hosted a screening of Square Mile on August 23 at Kovačnica as part of this year's Kranj Foto Festival.
Square Mile Exhibition at Photoville Festival 2024, New York City, USA. © Natalia Neuhaus for The VII Foundation.
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Jun
01
2024

Square Mile exhibition at Photoville 2024.

VII Community showcased Square Mile at this year's Photoville Festival in New York City in June, 2024.
Photo by Ashley Gilbertson / VII Photo.
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Jan
17
2024

Documenting the Danger to Democracy

On January 17, 2024, in collaboration with the Forhanna Foundation, we organized our first hybrid (in-person and online) event at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Les Rencontres d'Arles Events

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From June 28 to July 7, 2023, we hosted a series of unique events to celebrate the opening week of our exhibition, "MONUMENTAL," which was part of this year's Les Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival. A highlight of the program was a keynote presentation by renowned photojournalist James Nachtwey. He shared insights into his approach to assignments by using a well-known body of work as a case study, and he engaged the audience in a Q&A session.

Eric Bouvet hosts a three-day photography workshop at The VII Foundation's campus in the heart of Arles, France. © Ava Romero for The VII Foundation.
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Jun
29
2024

Summer Workshops

Contributing photographers Eric Bouvet, Ashley Gilbertson, Ed Kashi, and Ilvy Njiokiktjien ran a series of three-day and half-day workshops at The VII Foundation's campus in the heart of Arles. All workshops included a private group session with James Nachtwey.
James Nachtwey delivers a keynote speech during the Les Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival 2024 opening week at The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France. © Amelie Blanc for The VII Foundation.
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Jul
01
2024

James Nachtwey: Keynote Event

James Nachtwey, one of the most celebrated photojournalists of our time, joined us in Arles to host a public lecture. During this open conversation and Q&A, James showcased a collection of seminal photographs from his illustrious career. He discussed his approach to assignments, using a well-known body of work as a case study, and answered audience questions. 
Square Mile: Screening and Discussion at Les Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival. The VII Foundation in Arles 2024, Arles, France. © Mitar Simikić.
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Jul
02
2024

Square Mile: Screening and Discussion

Square Mile, an initiative by VII Community in partnership with PhotoWings, inspires conversations on local stories. A screening of VII Community members’ work was followed by a discussion with the project’s curators, Ron Haviv (The VII Foundation Director), Suzie Katz (PhotoWings Founder and President), along with featured alumni photographers Mihaela Aroyo and Mahdi Barchian.
Contributing photographer Pascal Maitre presents his latest work at the VII Community Open Mic Night at The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France. © Mitar Simikic for The VII Foundation.
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Jul
02
2024

Alumni Open Mic Night

On July 2nd, VII Community hosted an exclusive Open Mic Night event at The VII Foundation campus in Arles, bringing our community of contributing photographers and alums together to share and connect.
Artificial Intelligence and the Threat to the Real panel event during the Les Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival 2024 opening week at The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France. © Amelie Blanc for The VII Foundation.
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Jul
03
2024

Artificial Intelligence and the Threat to the Real

On Wednesday, 3 July 2024, VII Insider, in partnership with PhotoWings, organized a hybrid (in-person and online) event at The VII Foundation’s Alexandra Boulat Campus in Arles, France.
Journalism at Risk: Threats and Responses panel event during the Les Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival 2024 opening week at The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France. © Amelie Blanc for The VII Foundation.
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Jul
04
2024

Journalism at Risk: Threats and Responses

On Thursday, 4 July 2024, The VII Foundation organized a hybrid (in-person and online) event at the Alexandra Boulat Campus in Arles, France.
Monumental Photography: Investigating Representations of Colonialism and Nationalism panel event during the Les Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival 2024 opening week at The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France. © Camille Kirnidis for The VII Foundation.
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Jul
05
2024

Monumental Photography: Investigating Representations of Colonialism and Nationalism

On Friday, 5 July 2024, VII Insider, in partnership with PhotoWings, organized a hybrid (in-person and online) event at The VII Foundation’s Alexandra Boulat Campus in Arles, France.
"Tracings" Photography and Thought" by Daniel Schwartz
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Jul
05
2024

Book Showcase →

This event featured book signings by acclaimed VII Photo contributing photographers Ali Arkady, Philip Blenkinsop, Eric Bouvet, Linda Bournane Engelberth, Ed Kashi, Ilvy Njiokiktjien, Finbarr O'Reilly, and Daniel Schwartz. 

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