Winning photo set to make lasting impression
Samuel Aranda’ compelling image of a woman cradling her wounded son is part of the World Press Photography Exhibition on show at Wintec.
The winning work in this year’s World Press Photography Exhibition could become an iconic image, according to the curator of the event at Wintec House in Hamilton.
Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda was awarded the winning photograph for photojournalism earlier this year. His work is part of the exhibition which runs until the end of September.
The winning photograph was taken in Yemen. It shows a woman holding her wounded son inside a mosque used as a field hospital by opponents of President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s rule.
“His work is beautiful and could grow to become an iconic image,” curator Jurre Janssen said.
An initiative of the Netherlands Foundation, World Press Photo was started in 1955.
Janssen believes that photography can make a difference. “It can change things, as it creates questions and curiosity.”
He estimates that up to 10,000 people will attend the exhibition. He said that it was the most well known competition in photojournalism and the best in press photography.
It’s the first time in Hamilton for the exhibition, which has been shown in Wellington for the past decade.
Janssen was delighted with the Wintec venue to demonstrate the exhibition. “I haven’t seen such a beautiful place in a while.”
