The President of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), Riccardo Busi, opened his personal exhibition 'The Art of the Moment' on Tuesday evening in Oradea, hosted by the FIAP Exhibition Center in the Princely Palace of the Oradea Citadel.
The exhibition brings together images taken over the last six years in numerous countries and cultural spaces, capturing people, traditions, landscapes and authentic moments of life.
'Life passes very quickly, and photography is only a small part of it, which nevertheless remains, having the incredible opportunity to stop certain moments. Photography helps us remember the past better and gives us the chance to discover other cultures, to share experiences, feelings, even this passion with friends from all over the world', the president of FIAP declared for AGERPRES.
The event had a special significance, marking the opening of the 650th photographic art exhibition organized within the Euro Foto Art Gallery.
'We are living a historic moment. The president of the International Federation of Photographic Art is present in Oradea, not only in his official capacity, but also as a remarkable photographer and good friend of mine and the Oradea photographic community. The fact that 650 exhibitions were opened here speaks for itself,' said the president of the International Association 'Euro Foto Art' (AIEFA), Stefan Toth Istvan.
University professor Eugen Moritz described the exhibition as 'a celebration of excellence', highlighting the artist's openness to the emotional and social dimension of the image.
In his message to the participants, Mayor Florin Birta highlighted Oradea's photographic tradition and the city's increasingly important role on the European cultural map.
In recognition of his contribution to the development of artistic photography, Riccardo Busi received the 'Carol Popp de Szathmari' Medal, awarded by AIEFA.
In turn, Stefan Toth Istvan was awarded the HonFIAP title and badge, becoming the first of the 38 directors of FIAP exhibition centers in the world to receive this recognition.
The 'Art of the Moment' exhibition can be visited for free until June 26. AGERPRES(RO - writing by: Eugenia Pasca; EN - writing by: Bogdan Gabaroi)
