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20th July - 9th September, 2011. To celebrate the European Year of Volunteering, this exhibition, curated by the Tate photography curator Simon Baker, held at Europe House in Smith Square, brings together 26 works by photographers representing 26 participating countries, whose work either engages directly with the voluntary sector, or with closely related social issues. The photographers participating in the exhibition come from a range of backgrounds, including photojournalism, fine art and documentary practice, and the selected works cover subjects ranging from homelessness, to displaced populations, social care, rehabilitation and disaster relief. Lithuania is represented by on of the leading photojournalists in the country Ramūnas Danisevičius.

Ramūnas Danisevičius. Nurses

While many of the photographs relate directly to issues within the European Union, in other cases photographers from EU nations have travelled to sites around the world to depict critical events and situations. The aim of the exhibition is not only to illustrate circumstances and issues of concern, but also to raise awareness of the importance of active participation and volunteering as a positive response.

Curated for EUNIC by Simon Baker (curator of photography and international art, Tate), and Ines de Bordas, with support from the cultural attachés of the 26 participating countries and the European Commission Representation in the UK.

Opening of the exhibition on th 19th of July will be accompanied by the discussion forum led by Simon Baker (4-6pm). To attend the event please RSVP joanna.zywotko@ext.ec.europa.eu

12 Star Gallery, Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU. Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm
www.europe.org.uk/12star
T 020 7973 1992