Photographs often appear as natural, value-free representations of the world; objective records of places, people and events ‘as they really were’ when photographers encountered them. Yet, reading these images critically can reveal the assumptions, preconceptions and worldviews of those who produced them.

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) and bahçes histories* of Cyprus, invite you to the second session of the “Cyprus Insula” conversation series, entitled “Photography and Cyprus: representations of the island and its people from the 19th to the 20th century”. The conversation will take place on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the Foundation’s premises.

The session will entail a discussion as to how Cypriot and non-Cypriot photographers sought to represent the island’s history and culture over the 19th-20th centuries, exploring how particular ideas about identity, society, politics and change persisted through time.

The discussion will be in English, with the possibility of translation into Greek during the conversation.

In conversation:

  • Loizos Kapsalis, cultural historian, bαhçές editor and co-founder
  • Nicos Philippou, Lecturer, Department of Communications, University of Nicosia

Coordination:

  • Maria Κ. Georgiou, history education researcher and educator, bαhçές editor and co-founder

Reservation required by calling: 22-128175 | Free participation

Programme:

  • 5.30-6pm Short welcome tour of the ground-floor area of the “Cyprus Insula” exhibition
  • 6.30-8pm 45′ conversation and 45′ Q&A
  • Venue: Patsalides Lecture Hall – Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

During the conversation, there will also be the possibility to participate via live Zoom link (details will be posted to the BoCCF’s Social Media pages)

Events will see all necessary protection measures observed for the health and safety of visitors and staff, and accessibility to disabled groups.

Learn more by visiting the Foundation’s website: www.boccf.org, and viewing its pages on Facebook and Instagram (@boccf)

During events, photos and/or videos will be taken. Images and footage of event visitors may be used for promotional purposes, or provided to the media, or uploaded to the Internet. By attending the events, the public automatically gives organisers the right to use the photos/videos taken.

Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation:

  • 86-90 Faneromenis, 1011 Nicosia
  • For information: 22-128175
  • www.boccf.org