One Planet, One Chance
One Planet, One Chance is an on-site projection of a Magnum in Motion photographic essay focusing on the issue of climate change, illustrated through Magnum Photo's world- renowned archive of photography. Commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme in 2008 and based on the UNDP's Human Development Report, this multimedia essay combining sound, still images and shocking statistics explores issues of environmental change and their future impact on our world. 'One Planet, One Chance' explores increased rainfall, temperature and water availability in vulnerable areas and is represented by photographs from (amongst others) Stuart Franklin, Jonas Bendiksen, Paolo Pellegrin, Steve McCurry and Rene Burri.
Further screenings at The Depot, 28 Clarence St, Devonport, from Sunday 6 June to Sunday 13 June, 10am to 5pm daily. Extension to Magnum screening from 15 to 28 June at CoLab , AUT, WT Block, Cnr Rutland & Wakefield Street, Mon - Friday 9am - 5pm (foyer area open to public).
Earlier event below:
Talking Culture presents a one-day symposium exploring aspects of photography's representation of the foremost global issue of our time - climate change. National and international photographers display and discuss their work, bearing witness to the current impact of climate change on the environment. Photojournalist Jocelyn Carlin focuses on Pacific Stories from Kiribati and Tuvalu (see separate 'Pacific Stories' listing). Rodney Dekker (Australia) brings to New Zealand for the first time his stunning work around the Australian Droughts, Black Saturday and Bangladesh. Peter Evans discusses his photographic work and essay "Manipulated by the Human Hand". Fine arts photographer Professor Anne Noble ONZM MFA presents her work from Antartica. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis.
Programme: 10.30 Introduction by Linda Tyler; 10.45 Jocelyn Carlin; 12.00 Rodney Dekker; 1.30 Peter Evans; 2.45 Professor Anne Noble
Thanks to New Zealand Geographic