3D VIRTUAL EXHIBITION 2020

ACTIVITY REPORT

FOREWORD

The refugee crises has grown to become a global issue and a recurrent phenomena of our modern world. Every single day, thousands of people are forced to leave their livelihood. The tragic events which occured in Cambodia, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Venezuela, Honduras, Mexico, Afghanistan, Myanmar or Syria have sent millions on the roads to save their lives. We should not forget the outburst of violence, the unbearable situations which triggered the migration of each and every one of these individuals. All these people share a fate : the fate of the exodus. Considered in a row, all these poignant stories and pictures create a painful impression of déjà-vu. It seems, indeed, that History does repeat itself when it comes to its worst...

Our photographic project has an educational aim and humanistic ambitions. Not only is it supposed to raise awareness amongst the younger generations, as they will be the leaders of tomorrow; but it also appeals to every citizen, in the sense that we all need to participate in the current debates. Our actions must be led with empathy and dignity. It is our shared duty to respond to these dramatic situations, to bring justice to those who have been wronged and deprived of their human rights. Therefore, we are compelled to share that we capture.

The exhibition Exodus Déjà-Vu showcases the work of twelve famous photojournalists and award-winning photographers who have closely followed and documented the conflicts and the perilous journey of refugees throughout time, sharing a glimpse of the daily struggles experienced by those deprived of their human rights.

Two generations of international reporters are reunited on the basis of their joint efforts to alert on the inhuman condition they witnessed all over the world : Coşkun Aral (TUR), Suthep Kritsanavarin (THA), Issa Touma (SY), Roland Neveu (FR), Sergey Ponomarev (RU), Rahman Roslan (MY), Greg Constantine (CA), Jean Chung (KOR) Yalda Moaiery (IR) Guillermo Arias (MEX), Fabiola Ferrero (VEN), and Atilgan Ozdil (TUR). Each photographer brings his own masterpieces and testimony of the events. Together, we consider it our mission to unveil and put forward in Exodus Déjà-Vu the reality of millions. Patrice Vallette Curator & Director of Visioncy Agency

ABOUT EXODUS DEJA-VU

Exodus Déjà-Vu is the non-benefit project we have been powering since 201 6. It showcases the work of twelve renowned photojournalists and award-winning photographers who have closely followed and captured the perilous journeys of refugees throughout time. Two generations of international photographers are united under the same banner, each of them bringing their own photographs and their knowledge on major events.

to date, we have presented the exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Ankara, Istanbul, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, with the continuous contributions of the UNHCR, many different institutions and NGOs like Amnesty International, Asylum, various Embassies in the relevant regions, and the constant support of Anadolu Agency, our main communication sponsor.