One year on from the uprising in Egypt that led to the resignation of Hosni Mubarak, Foto8 presents an exhibition of photography documenting the unrest in Cairo’s Tahrir Square during February 2011.



Inspired by the events in Tunisia, the people of Egypt who opposed the 30-year reign of Mubarak took to the streets and demanded a regime change. What started as a peaceful protest quickly grew violent – clashes between pro- and anti-Mubarak protesters led to the death of an estimated 840 people. Yet the protesters' aims were finally realised when Muba...

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Foto8 once again opens its doors for amateur and professional photographers alike to come and have their portfolios reviewed by the people behind Foto8 and HOST and our esteemed guests. The portfolio review will include two 20 minute sessions, during which you will see a total of four reviewers who will review portfolios in groups of two.

Tuesday 8 December, from 4pm
FOTO8
1 Honduras Street
London EC1Y 0TH UK
£50 (Members £45)
Space is limited.

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Foto8 and HOST Gallery are pleased to announce that the award for Best in Show at the Foto8 Summer Show 2009 goes to Torben Weiss for his image “Mr Brohr in his room full of pictures” and the Public Vote has been awarded to Sofie Knijff.
The panel of judges (see below) were impressed by the high standard and diversity of all selected entries and discussed the considerations that constitute the success of a single image: formal qualities of composition, technical competence of the photographer and originality. Yet, the deciding factor was ultimately the context of the image.
As described by judge Graham Wood: &ldqu...

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Launch Night party 24th July 2009
Foto8 is pleased to announce the dates for the Second Annual Foto8 Summer Show and Awards and launch party. The special photography exhibition will kick off on Friday, 24 July with the official opening of the show, a complimentary bar, guest music DJ’s and a carnival in Honduras Street, EC1. Over 600 visitors are expected to attend the launch extravaganza. Tickets are on sale now priced £5 from Foto8’s office or online via www.foto8.com/summershow/
The Entrants
The 2009 Summer Show saw an overwhelming response, with over 2,300 images entered from 44 different countrie...

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