On Wednesday, June 5th, students from the MDAT/YMCA Thessaloniki ILC had the opportunity to participate in an enlightening educational trip to the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography. The visit centered around the museum’s current exhibition, “HerStories. Photographic practices, 1974-2024,” which aims to highlight female photographic production from the Regime Change (Metapolitefsi, 1974) to the present day.

The exhibition is thoughtfully curated into three complementary narratives. These narratives delve into various aspects of photographic practices over the past five decades: exploring approaches to female identity, documenting social and political realities, and experimenting with the photographic medium. Each section offered a unique perspective and showcased the evolution and impact of female photographers in these areas.

Throughout the tour, students were able to see a wide array of works that illustrated these themes. The diverse and often experimental works presented a powerful narrative on the role of women in photography and their contributions to the art form.

Following the tour, a brief discussion was held to delve deeper into the exhibition’s themes, allowing students to engage with the material on a more profound level and share their insights and reflections.

This enriching experience was organized and facilitated by Diotima Centre, an organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of gender-based violence. Their efforts ensured that the trip was not only educational but also aligned with broader social issues and awareness.

Since 2019, ΧΑΝΘ – YMCA Thessaloniki has been a proud partner in the implementation of the HELIOS Project, in collaboration with MDAT S.A., the School Of Modern Greek Language of Thessaloniki, and IOM Greece. This partnership has been instrumental in supporting the integration and education of refugees and migrants, with the project being financed by the Ministry of Migration & Asylum since 2022.

The trip to the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography is a testament to the commitment of ΧΑΝΘ – YMCA Thessaloniki and its partners in providing meaningful and impactful educational experiences to their students, enriching their understanding of art, culture, and social issues.

 

Since 2019, YMCA Thessaloniki (as part of the consortium with MDAT S.A. and the
School of Modern Greek Language of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) has been a
partner of International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the implementation of
HELIOS project, which as of 2022 is financed by the Ministry of Migration and
Asylum.