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Contemplating Time, Ann Francis, Ireland

Due to the current  sanitary restrictions, on the 8th of April 2021 at 16:00,  there was a small number of participants at the opening gala for the 5th edition of the Photo clubs 2021 International Competition, that took place in the “Euro Foto Art” FIAP Exhibition Center - Oradea, Romania - part of the Museum of Oradea.The international competition was organized by the “Euro Foto Art” International Association, in partnership with the Museum of Oradea - Cultural Complex, under the auspices of the International Photographic Art Federation (FIAP) - recognized by UNESCO. The exhibition was broadcast live on the facebook page of the Association: https://www.facebook.com/EuroFotoArtAsociatieInternationala/ It was followed by 497 photography enthusiasts from across the world. Those present at the event and those following it online were greeted by the President of the “Euro Foto Art” International Association - Ștefan TÓTH AFIAP - who brought to the attention of the attendants that 340 photos taken by members of 34 Partner Organizations from Europe, Asia and the Middle East were sent for the exhibition. An international jury formed by Dr Ramona Novicov (Romania) - art critic, as well as Georg S. Holzmann E.FIAP (Germany) and Paul Bock (USA) have selected 76 representative photographs, via the ZOOM platform, as well as given prizes to the best collections. At the event, Patricia Simina Arina MOȘ - deputy mayor of Oradea - appreciated the originality of organizing this photographic art salon as well as the special role the event had in popularizing Oradea as an art destination. Angela LUPȘEA - director of the Museum of Oradea - Cultural Complex, appreciated the special collaboration that is formed between the two institutions (the museum and the International Association) as well as the high level of quality of the exhibited works.  At the closing of the event, the director of the “Euro Foto Art” International Association presented the winners with prizes: partner organizations from Saudi Arabia, China, India, Iran, Russia, Hungary. This year, the EFA World Cup was awarded to the Asia Photographers’ Union from Singapore. Musical moments were provided by the representative of the “Duo Varadiensis” Chamber Group - Thurzó Sándor József (viola) who interpreted the following melodies during the event: “The high lands 18” - Lavotta Janos; Gigue - Charlotte HAMPE, Inu no onawarisan - Onaka MAGUMI; Madrigale - Achille  SIMONETTI, “I love China” - Zheng Giu FENG. The exhibition is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00. The photos can also be seen here: https://www.eurofotoart.com/efa-exhibition-salons/efa-world-salon-photoclubs/ EFA Photo – Csíki János (03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12) & Mészáros Varga Erzsébet Mandy ( 01, 02, 08, 13)

”Efa Worldwide Cup” The Of The Photographic Clubs 2021 - April 2021