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The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa is once again hosting the World Press Photo competition’s annual exhibition of award-winning images.
The 155 large-format photographs in the Barney Danson Theatre depict everyday life and headline news from 2015.
This year’s contest drew 82,951 entries by 5,775 photographers from 128 countries. Categories include contemporary issues, daily life, general news, long-term projects, nature, people, sports and spot news.
“We are proud to host the best of visual journalism for the ninth consecutive year,” says Stephen Quick, director general of the Canadian War Museum. “Whether they capture ongoing armed conflicts or give us a glimpse into the daily lives of North Korea, the indelible images in World Press Photo illustrate compelling human stories and important contemporary issues, documented by dedicated and courageous photojournalists around the world.”
Of particular importance in US photographer Mary F. Calvert’s photo essay depicting the struggles of women who have experienced what is known as military sexual trauma as a result of being sexually assaulted while serving in the military.
Canadian Kevin Frayer took first prize in daily life (singles) for an image of men pushing a tricycle against the smoggy backdrop of a coal-fired power plant in China’s northern Shanxi Province. He also earned second prize in daily life (stories) for his portfolio from the week-long Bliss Dharma Assembly, an annual gathering in the remote Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, 4,000 metres above sea level in Sichuan, China.
Following its presentation in Ottawa, the exhibition will travel to Montréal, Toronto and Chicoutimi, Quebec.
The winning photographs will be on display from July 22 to August 17. The exhibition is free.
