Laureate : Finbarr O’Reilly
The 11th Carmignac Photojournalism Award — focusing on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — was awarded to Canadian-British photographer Finbarr O’Reilly.
Finbarr O’Reilly’s reportage began in January, before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives and the way we operate. Due to the swiftly worsening global health situation and the gradual closing of borders, Finbarr O’Reilly and the Award team — alongside members of the jury and the pre-jury for the 11th edition — re-conceived their approach, adapting the Prize and the reportage to better cover the crisis we are experiencing.
With this in mind, Fondation Carmignac is honored to present “Congo in Conversation” by Finbarr O’Reilly. It’s a collaborative digital reportage produced in close cooperation with Congolese journalists and photographers (or DRC-based foreigners), respectful of security measures, ethics, and professional journalism practices.
Transmitted via a dedicated website and the Carmignac Award’s social network, “Congo in Conversation” will provide a pioneering output of articles, photo reportages and videos. It will document the human, social, and ecological challenges faced in the Congo today, in the context of an unprecedented health crisis.
Follow the official announcement of “Congo in Conversation” live on the Visa pour l’image Instagram account on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6pm (Paris time):
