Festival of 24 Things: 401 Richmond Edition

Festival of 24 Things is an annual word + image event that challenges our observations, questions our word associations, and creates a photo-based dialogue for viewers and participants. Originally a film-based photo project (24 exposures, 24 words), the festival has transitioned to an increasingly digital interface in order to remain accessible as it has grown into a worldwide event. With this edition, we are excited to present work from Canada, France, the United States, Japan, and Uruguay.

This special edition of the festival was created especially for the dynamic building at 401 Richmond West in Toronto, and the words chosen reflect the architecture and diverse community that make up this creative centre. This edition added the challenge: Can you photograph a specific place from anywhere in the world with ten words as your guide?

A grid format encourages a broad range of interpretations. Reading horizontally, the individual photographer’s unique vision becomes apparent, while reading vertically allows a single word to be defined by a multiplicity of images. Literal representation of a word becomes as important as it’s metaphorical counterpart.

Selections of these photographs are on display in print form on the 3rd floor at 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario, from Sept 17 - Oct. 17, 2010 as part of 401 Richmond's Built for Art, an independent project with Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, Festival of 24 Things: 401 Richmond Edition will be open and viewable alongside screenings, performances, and other special happenings in the building and around the city on October 2 from 6:57 pm to sunrise.

More information about the event can be found here: www.401richmond.net
The pamphlet can be downloaded here: Built For Us pamphlet

Festival of 24 Things is an annual event, and takes place between January and April every year. If you would like to contact any of the photographers, please select the contact tab above.

Participants websites
Alexandre Cribelier: http://mapage.noos.fr/alcrib/
Elena Dubas: www.elenadubas.com
Todd Falkowsky and Hannah Wise: www.motherbrand.com
Frédérique Manceau: http://fredmanceau.free.fr
Ian Kuba: iankuba.wordpress.com
Kristen Merola: www.kbluem.com | www.preachersbiscuitbooks.com
Fernanda Montoro: www.fernandamontoro.com
Kirby Pilcher: www.kirbypilcher.com
Kathy Van Torne: www.flickr.com/photos/kathyv
Crissy Welzen: www.crisw.com
Jin Wu: www.cryoverspiltmilk.com
Robyn York: robynyork.com | stuffmaker, pen taker, art breaker, math faker

We are very grateful for the support of Swipe Books on Advertising and Design for our printing, 401 Richmond Street West #121, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, 1-800-56SWIPE