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The new GPU members’ exhibition PULSE OF LIFE

June 3, 2026

Following the very successful City Speaks exhibition held in January in Doha, Qatar, GPU has

PULSE OF LIFE EXHIBITION, GPU EXHIBITION CENTER KAROLYI CASTLE – ROMANIA

May 25, 2026

Featuring 115 photographs by 68 photographers, the exhibition highlights both the individuality of each viewpoint

June 15, 2026

11th Pacific-Atlantic International Photographic Circuit 2026(L260045)

Closing date: Monday 15, June 2026, https://www.pacificatlantic-photo.com/

June 15, 2026

TUSCANY PHOTO AWARD CIRCUIT 2026(L260068)

Closing date: Monday 15, June 2026, https://www.foto4.org

June 19, 2026

JCM CIRCUIT 2026 (DIGITAL)(L260083)

Closing date: Friday 19, June 2026, https://jcmcircuits.com/

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GPU Photographic Centers

Qatar Photography Center – Doha, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Hellenic Photographic Society of Iraklion, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Shangtuf – China, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Carei – Romania, GPU PHOTO CENTER

National Museum of Bucovina, GPU PHOTO CENTER

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