This little town in the province of Barcelona hosts a festival on photography … Analog
A festival on analog photography? No smartphones? Any bursts or photos that almost ever print or hang with a beautiful picture? That is the original commitment of the contest held these days in A small town in the province of Barcelona.
Specifically the festival, eloquent name, is called “Revela't” (“Rebélate”) And it takes place Until next June 15 in Vilassar de Dalt, Locality about 25 kilometers from the Catalan capital.
The festival is already an obligatory appointment for photography lovers, since it has become, over the years, an international referent of analog photography, a meeting space, reflection and inspiration for lovers of traditional photographic processes that began to disappear with the arrival of digital photography. But without disappearing completely.
In this edition, Revela's pays tribute to the documentary photographer Juan Manuel Díaz Burgosborn in Cartagena in 1951. His work revolves around the identity and traditions of diverse cultures, has published more than fifteen books and has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Bartolomé Ros Ros Prize of Photospaña and the Piedad Isla Award.
The market that you should not miss
During these days, more than twenty exhibitions of international artists and photographers, talks, vision of portfolios, workshops, immersive activities, live music, street gastronomy and the already emblematic gastronomy can be seen in Vilaassar Photographic market.
This market is synonymous with opportunity, since it brings together brands, publishers and creators: manufacturers, specialized stores and European brands that will present cameras and limited editing accessories for collectors, specialized publishers and unpublished self -publications, with presentations and activities related to the universe of photolibro and exhibition of artisanal photographic work of authors who work with limited editions and products made In analog processes.
And Revela's will insist again on paying tribute to The slow and tangible creationthe expressive possibilities of the film and historical techniques, experimentation and error … and a clear challenge to digital immediacy.
