Exhibition of Mark Henley's photos at "Le Garage" - International Refugee Day
FACING PREJUDICE by Mark Henley
18.06.2018 – 10am/6.00pm - Photographic Workshop (Invitation only)
20.06.2018 – 12pm/7.00pm – Opening at 12pm : Exhibition at the Greek Parliament, Athens (Invitation only)
20.06.2018 to 27.06.2018 – Opening/Happening at 8pm : Exhibition Garage Peugeot, Falirou Str., 99 (Public) - Daily hours from 2pm-8pm.
"This project is a reaction against prejudice, to change the perception of refugees, and help the process of integration"
- Mark Henley
In 2016, with the partnership and the support of the Greek Ministry of Culture, Fluxum Foundation/Flux Laboratory produced an action, thought as a cultural symbol, by welcoming 100 people, families of refugees and migrants from Schisto and Eleonas at the Acropolis of Athens.
During a guided tour at the Parthenon and its Museum, children and parents together discovered a part of Greek history, the history of their host country.
This symbolic action has since then become a tradition.
The migratory situation has been stabilizing, little by little, day after day, since the beginning of the humanitarian crisis. Greece, followed by other countries from the European Union, continues to integrate people and families.
This year, the Greek Parliament, the Greek Ministry of Culture and Fluxum Foundation/Flux Laboratory have chosen to present a series of portraits of refugees produced by photographer Mark Henley in Switzerland.
Prior to the exhibition at the Greek Parliament, a photography workshop led by Mark Henley will take place on the 18th of June at the Fine Art School of Athens. During one day, 40 young refugees will learn portrait techniques in a photographic studio.
From the 20th to the 27th of June, the work produced by the refugees during the workshop will be presented in Koukaki Area, Falirou Str., 99, alongside Mark Henley’s portraits.
