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The Heart of Photography: GPU’s Charitable Donation to Transylvanian Orphanages

May 27, 2025

The Global Photographic Union extends its mission beyond artistic expression, donating 152 photographic works to

2025 GPU CHINA “Vision Unbounded” Photo Carnival

March 16, 2025

Gathering photographers from both China and abroad, the 2025 GPU CHINA "Vision Unbounded" Photo Carnival

September 16, 2025

5th Othello Photo Awards 2025(L250114)

Closing date: Tuesday 16, September 2025, https://othello.nicosiafoto.com/%20

September 21, 2025

CITY OF JOY 2025(L250096)

Closing date: Sunday 21, September 2025, https://cityofjoyexhibition.com

September 23, 2025

72nd Singapore International Photography Awards 2025(L250053)

Closing date: Tuesday 23, September 2025, https://www.sipa.org.sg

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