SHARED LIGHTS – 35 Years of United Photo Press
International Photography Exhibition
6–31 October – Estúdio de Criação Artística, Largo do Corpo Santo, Funchal, Madeira Island
United Photo Press (UPP) commemorates 35 years of creative excellence with the international photography exhibition “Shared Lights”. Following its debut at the Museu de Eletricidade in Funchal, the exhibition embarks on the next stage of its itinerant journey, taking residence at the Atelier of the Estúdio de Criação Artística, under the auspices of the Department of Culture of the Funchal City Council, from 6 to 31 October.
Featuring a curated selection of iconic and previously unseen works by photographers from around the globe, Shared Lights celebrates the collaborative ethos and visual diversity that have been hallmarks of UPP since its inception in 1990. Light—the fundamental element of photography—is explored here as a metaphor for knowledge, memory, and shared experience, illuminating connections across generations and continents.
The exhibition’s mobility amplifies its cultural reach, forging a closer bond between the art of photography and the Madeiran community, as well as international visitors. Entry is complimentary, offering audiences an immersive and enriching artistic encounter.
In conjunction with the exhibition, UPP will unveil its commemorative 35-year anniversary book, presenting a dialogue between historical and contemporary images. Moreover, in partnership with the Madeiran Association Arca d’Ajuda, the exhibition will feature the submissions and award-winning works from the VI Photographic Marathon.
This initiative is proudly supported by the Funchal City Council, the Parish of São Martinho, the Museu de Eletricidade do Funchal, and the Madeiran Association Arca d’Ajuda, underscoring UPP’s enduring commitment to both the local community and the global dissemination of photographic art.
About United Photo Press
Founded in 1990, United Photo Press is an international association uniting photographers, journalists, artists, and content creators, with a recognized presence across multiple continents. Over three and a half decades, UPP has championed exhibitions, publications, and artistic projects worldwide—from New York to Japan, from Russia to Madeira—establishing itself as a benchmark of creativity, technical rigor, and innovation in contemporary photography.
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