Haus der Photographie / Deichtorhallen Hamburg

The Deichtorhallen Hamburg is one of the largest exhibition center for contemporary art and photography in Europe. Two buildings house the Hall for Contemporary Art and the House of Photography, which was originally established for the F.C. Gundlach Collection. The Falckenberg Collection in Hamburg-Harburg has also been operated by the Deichtorhallen Hamburg since 2011.

With the F.C. Gundlach Collection, the House of Photography has the privilege of being home to one of the most highly acclaimed collections of fashion and art photography anywhere in the world, on long-term loan. In addition to collection presentations, the House of Photography also presents temporary exhibitions of significant historical artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries as well as young contemporary photography. The oeuvres of major photographers are regularly reappraised and exhibited in largescale retrospectives at the House of Photography and then sent on tour.

www.deichtorhallen.de

Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam is an internationally operating organisation in the field of photography, based in the Dutch capital. Foam informs and inspires the widest possible audience by presenting all facets of contemporary photography. Foam accomplishes this by organising a range of activities, varying from exhibitions to publications, debates and educational projects.

Foam exhibits all aspects of the photographic medium, in surprising ways and with the utmost attention to quality: from contemporary to historical work and from fine art to applied photography. World-famous photographers are exhibited alongside young, emerging artists. Scouting and presenting young, emerging talent is one of foam’s distinguishing qualities.

foam.org/programme

Fotografie Forum Frankfurt

The Fotografie Forum Frankfurt (FFF) is a unique centre for photography that exhibits work of the highest quality while promoting the importance of the medium as a universal visual language. Since its founding in 1984, the FFF draws attention to the many aspects of photography and acts as a platform for critical dialogue.

A wide-ranging programme of exhibitions as well as publications, workshops, lectures and symposia within the FFF Academy highlight both classical photography and the continuously evolving applications of the photographic medium. The focus is on exhibiting photographic work by both international and German artists, including solo shows, surveys of historical and contemporary icons, and group exhibitions of rising talents.

www.fffrankfurt.org

Olympus

As a worldwide leading manufacturer of optical and digital precision technology, Olympus provides innovative solutions for state-of-the-art medical systems, digital cameras and scientific solutions. The company’s award-winning products are instrumental in detecting, preventing and healing illness, driving scientific research and documenting life with artistic freedom. With its range of digital cameras and audio recorders, Olympus’ Consumer Products Division is dedicated to offering a wide selection of ways to capture and enjoy life's most precious moments. Olympus has a long history of combining innovative technology, usability and excellent quality with an extraordinary yet highly functional design. Examples include the mirrorless OM-D and PEN system cameras and the associated ZUIKO lens system.

Olympus is also committed to promoting photography and providing opportunities for the public to experience its many facets. The company has therefore been involved in the cultural field since 2015 as a partner of the leading European institutions for photography: Deichtorhallen Hamburg, Foam and Fotografie Forum Frankfurt (FFF).

www.olympus.de