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Kloster Maria Rickenbach in Nidwalden

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author: Kurt Kaindl

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Upcoming dates

FEB

20./21.: WP7 Workshop in Brunico/South Tyrol

MAR

19./20.: 6th partner meeting in Brunico/South Tyrol

MAY

11th: last possibility to upload photos

for the DEMOCHANGE photo contest

SEPT

26. - 28.:Final conference in Kranjska Gora/Slovenia

 

 

 

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DEMOCHANGE PHOTO CONTEST

A symbolic picture for the structural change in Stari vrh (Slovenia): the ruin of an old farmhouse serves as background for the tourists. In the far back is another old farmhouse that is excellent renovated and now serves as an upscale hotel.
Teenagers of Lend (Austria) meet in a small and battered corner in front of the only local food store. Very often the rural character of the small villages does not meet the need of young people of today.
A former gas station in Zell am See (Austria) still boasts murals of the post war generation but has now turned to a bar with historic-nostalgic flair. An example for the structural change in big touristic regions.
A Austrian rural youth organization tries to recruit new members and wants to advance the self-esteem of young people by stating “We are worth something” on the poster in front of an old farmhouse.
In the Slovenian village of Kranjska Gora the needs of selling is in a rivalry with the shaping of a square, who has no more functionality.
An empty hotel in Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) symbolises the rapid structural change of this region.
The Slovenian mountain farmer is specialized on organic farming and sells her products in Ljubljana with big success.
A char burner in Stari vrh (Slovenia) conveys a feeling of the good old days. But this occupation is only a hobby for him.

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The aim of this contest is to show by both, photographs and scientific results,

  • what demographic change is
  • and how it is felt among the public
  • and to raise awareness on the importance of demographic change in the Alpine space.

The DEMOCHANGE PHOTO CONTEST will be an important part of this scientific research project to illustrate in individual cases, at certain places and with special people the general findings of this research project.

Together, the photographs oft the entrants and the results oft the scientists will raise widespread awareness among the general public on the importance of demographic change in the Alpine space.

The submitted photographs, series of photographs and photo-reportages should show

  • alpine regions and the changes in housing,
  • the appearance of villages and changes in infrastructure imposed by the emigration of young people
  • and the aging of society.
  • They can also show these effects on the behaviour of people in alpine regions: throwing the towel on the situation as well as fighting for new ways to live a successful live in the countryside.

There is a rich diversity of topics the photographers can choose from.

The submitted photographs, which are selected by the Jury, will be exhibited in a museum show at a famous museum/gallery. A travelling exhibition on several other places connected with the Demochange project will follow. The pictures will also be used to illustrate the scientific papers and digital reports. For the entrants this will be an excellent chance to promote their work to a big international audience. The exhibition will be carefully curated and promoted and is a unique chance especially for young photographers.

On this page you find some commented example pictures which were photographed by Kurt Kaindl in alpine regions. They should serve as suggestions to show the possibilities for pictures to be submitted for the DEMOCHANGE PHOTO CONTEST.

Please find detailed terms of competition here.

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