The Syngenta Photography Award 2015: Scarcity-Waste

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Drought In Kenya, Photography: Stefano De Luigi
Drought In Kenya, Photography: Stefano De Luigi

Who? Syngenta Photography Award

What? Head now to Somerset House to see the entries for this year’s Syngenta Photography Award, the theme of which is Scarcity-Waste. Photographers and amateurs all over the world have been invited to submit their entry to the award, which seeks to stimulate dialogue around key, global challenges. It promises to be a most stimulating exhibition. Admission is free of charge.

When? Exhibition is on daily from 10am to 6pm until 10th April 2015

Where? East Wing Galleries, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA

How? For more information, see www.somersethouse.org.uk

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