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Every genre of photography is encouraged and equally valued by GPU. By this, we mean that all the aspects of photography can be found within GPU, based on comradeship and mutual respect by all.

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News & Announcements

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GPU Empowers the Vision Unbounded Photography Carnival 2026

June 23, 2026

Bridging the World with Photography

Exhibition of Riccardo Busi, President of FIAP, at GPU Photographic Center in Carei, Romania.

June 20, 2026

The art of a moment can sometimes say more than a thousand words.

June 25, 2026

19th INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SALON VARNA 2026(L260069)

Closing date: Thursday 25, June 2026, https://www.fotosalonvarna.org/

July 1, 2026

7th Pharaohs International Photographic Salon 2026(L260036)

Closing date: Wednesday 01, July 2026, https://pipcegypt.com/pharaohs-salons

July 5, 2026

SINGAPORE PHOTO CIRCUIT(L260099)

Closing date: Sunday 05, July 2026, http://www.singaporephotocircuit.com

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GPU PHOTO SUPPORT OF YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS

Huotari Tapani - Alone on the beach (Finland)

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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