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The Global Photographic Union extends its mission beyond artistic expression, donating 152 photographic works to
Gathering photographers from both China and abroad, the 2025 GPU CHINA "Vision Unbounded" Photo Carnival
July 19, 2025

Scandinavian International Exhibition of Photography 2025 – CREATIVE(L250034)

Closing date: Saturday 19, July 2025, http://www.swipa.dinstudio.se
July 23, 2025

THE 6TH CHINA ZHEJIANG (QIANDAO LAKE) INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST(L250078)

Closing date: Wednesday 23, July 2025, https://zhejiang.psachina.org
July 31, 2025

EYE CAN SEE(L250080)

Closing date: Thursday 31, July 2025, https://visualstage.in/

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