Book Launch "Tras el telón"
27 September, 2007
12:30 p.m.
Sala Gayarre, Teatro Real - Madrid - Spain
Formal presentation and press conference for the release of "Tras el telón". |
The directors of the Royal Opera House present "Tras el telón" to journalists and public. |
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Book Presentation - "Highlights of the National Museum of Damascus"
31 January, 2007
National Museum - Damascus - Syria
On the 31 January, 2007, Media Minds assisted the official launch ceremony for the book "Highlights of the National Museum of Damascus" held at the museum in Damascus. Present were H.E. Mr. Dr. Riyad Nassan Agha, Minister of Culture, H.E. Dra. Bouthaina Shaaban, Minister of Expatriates, H.E. Mr. Mohsen Bilal, Minister of Culture, Mr. Campbell Keir, General Manager of Syria Shell Petroleum Development B.V. and Mr. Thomas M. Gebken, Country Manager Syria, Petro Canada and 200 other invitees.
The multinational oil company Shell organised the official launch of this publication. Following Shell and PetroCanada's Director Generals' speeches Media Minds took the audience on a visual journey through the making of this fascinating new book on a selection of the best pieces of the National Museum of Damascus.
The book was given as gift to the Syrian Ministry of Culture by the sponsor companies and it is a compilation of stunning photographs and a sophisticated design that makes a truly special, original and unique product.
View images of the book.
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Prestigious audience at the book presentation. Please click image to enlarge.
H.E. Mr. Dr. Riyad Nassan Agha, Minister of Culture presents Helena Diez from Media Minds with a present
The signing of the book for the Syrian Ministry of Culture. Please click image to enlarge.
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Book Presentation - Media conference for "Sentir Murcia"
The Fundación Cajamurcia organised a press conference at Las Claras Cultural Centre in Murcia where the publication "Sentir Murcia" was oficially presented. Several newspaper articles as well as radio coverage echoed the event.
View images of the book.
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Photographer of the Year 2006 -
Final Round
Have a look at the BBC NEWS web page: "(...) So our congratulations go to Katy and Nicolas whose pictures will go forward to the final on 20 September when you will be able to decide who is awarded the title of BBC News website Photographer of the Year (...)"
Unfortunately, we didn't win this time. But here's a big THANK YOU to all of those that voted for photo Nr.12, helping us get as far as we got! |
VOTE! and enter the BBC NEWS website on the 20th September. |
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Book Presentation - "Living Valencia"
To formally launch the book on the Spanish city of Valencia, Media Minds presented their work at a ceremony held at the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). It was led by the City´s Mayoress, Rita Barberá Nolla and other distinguinshed Valencian personalities.
The event was covered by a full range of national and local press which include newspapers, radio and TV.
View images of the book. |
With the Mayoress, Rita Barbera
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Book Presentation - "Syria Revealed"
23 March, 2004
Altaïr - Gran Via, 616 - Barcelona - Spain
In conjunction with Casa Asia, and following the success of the launch of Syria Revealed, Media Minds was at AltaÏr to present some of the images used and discuss the challenges that were faced in producing the book.
Also present was Miquel Molist i Montaña, Director of the Museum of Archaelogy of Catalunya, and Jaume Giné, Secretary General of Casa Asia, who shared their experiences of the country.
The book can be purchased through Altaïr website or directly at the shop. |
Click HERE to read the article published in SYRIA TODAY. |
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Exhibition of "Syria Revealed"
All February, 2004
De Viaje - Serrano, 41 - Madrid - Spain
Throughout the month of February 2004, large format prints of images from Syria Revealed were on display at the De Viaje store in Madrid. For display, the high-quality prints were laminated and bonded to thin aluminium sheets.
You can view images from the book. All prints are also available for purchase here. |
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Book Presentation - "Syria Revealed"
To accompany the launch of Syria Revealed, Media Minds was at Madrid's best known travel bookstore and agency, De Viaje, to present some of the images used and discuss the challenges faced in producing the book. In the discussion they were joined by Rosa Regàs, currently Director of the Spanish National Library and well-known writer and journalist.
The book can be purchased through De Viaje website or directly at the shop. |
Click HERE to read the article published in SYRIA TIMES. |
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Interview on Cope, Spanish national radio
Santos Valenciano interviewed Helena Diez about "Syria Revealed" on Spanish national radio. The interview occured during "La Gran Manzana", and was heard via Internet broadcast at COPE. It was also transmitted on the national FM frequencies. |
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Media Minds win Photographic Event
Nicolas Randall won first prize in the digital category in 2004 Maratón Fotografico event held in Madrid.
Competitors were given a few short hours to portray one of three chosen themes. Nicolas's winning picture was of the Atocha railway station.
After being short listed by a panel of judges from Fuji, Canon and other sponsors, the winners were chosen by popular vote in a three day exhibition of the photographs.
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