Speaker at the presentation of Nikos Basias’ photo album, titled “Memories in the Dust” Thursday 27 November 2025 at 20:00 at Historical Cafe “Κήπος-Garden” in Chania, Greece.
“Origin of Civilization: Visual Memories of the Three Ancient Civilizations” China, Greece, Egypt. An idea of Manolis Metzakis becomes reality!
GPU proudly participated in Photo Beijing 2025, one of the world’s premier photography events, as a co-organizer of two major international exhibitions — “Origin of Civilization: Visual Memories of the Three Ancient Civilizations” and the 6th “View & Appreciate: Exhibition of Presidents of Photography Organizations from Ten Countries.” At the opening ceremony, GPU President Manolis […]
The President of GPU Manolis Metzakis attending the Photo Beijing 2025!
The fruitful collaboration between GPU and Photo Beijing continues this year! GPU President Mr. Manolis Metzakis proudly represented the organization at the opening ceremony and took part in a series of inspiring events and cultural exchanges in Beijing. A celebration of photography, creativity, and international friendship
7th GPU Photo Festival 2025, Krakow, Poland!
Gala Dinner Ceremony!
The President of GPU Metzakis Manolis during the donation of 152 photos to foundation of Father Bojte Csaba!
The Global Photographic Union (GPU), true to its vision of promoting unity and cultural exchange through the art of photography, extends its mission beyond the artistic realm. Each year, GPU embraces its social responsibility by supporting charitable foundations and institutions worldwide, offering not only images but also hope, dignity, and human connection. This year’s donation […]
Member of the jury in 29th Gran Tour Delle Colline, in Figline Valdarno, Toscany, Italy!
Closing date: April 2, 2015 One of the most recognized salons in the world!
The Opening Ceremony of GPU Members Exhibition in Alexandria, Egypt!
The Opening Ceremony of GPU Members Exhibition in Alexandria, Egypt! At the opening ceremony, Professor Dr. Walled Waleed Kanoush Director of the Fine Art Sector of Ministry of Culture of Egypt, Metzakis Manolis President of GPU, Saeed Al Shamsi Vice President of GPU, Dr. Alaa Elbasha Chairman of Adasa Club and GPU representative in Egypt! […]
Presentation of the Cretan Portrait of Photography making, in Adasa Club members in Alexandria, Egypt!
Presentation of the Cretan Portrait of Photography making, in Adasa Club members in Alexandria, Egypt! The Cretan Portrait of Photography making is a special type of portraits developed in Heraklion by talented photographers, members of the Hellenic Photographic Society of Heraklion, Crete.
Member of the jury in 1st Cleopatra Intl Salon 2024 in Egypt!
Member of the jury in 1st Cleopatra Intl Salon 2024 in Egypt!
Μανώλης Μετζάκης – Μαθηματικός-Πρωτοπόρος δημιουργός στη Φωτογραφική Τέχνη – Μια συνέντευξη εφ όλης της ύλης
Μανόλης Μετζάκης – Μαθηματικός-Πρωτοπόρος δημιουργός στη Φωτογραφική Τέχνη – Μια συνέντευξη εφ όλης της ύλης Ο μαθηματικός που διαπρέπει στο εξωτερικό για τη Φωτογραφική του δύναμη και πρωτοπορία΄-Ιδιοκτήτης των φροντιστηρίων Κύκλος στο Γάζι
Member of the Jury in the 1st Czech Photo Circuit 2024.
Member of the Jury in the 1st Czech Photo Circuit 2024.
Ένας δημιουργός που νοηματοδοτεί την εικαστική τέχνη του, ως συνοδοιπόρο με την επιστήμη,είναι φανερό ότι δε μένει στο άμεσα ορατό.
Ένας δημιουργός που νοηματοδοτεί την εικαστική τέχνη του, ως συνοδοιπόρο με την επιστήμη,είναι φανερό ότι δε μένει στο άμεσα ορατό.Για τον Manolis Metzakis Fine Art Photography www.metzakis.gr η “τέχνη του οράν και του ιθεάσθαι που τον μαγεύει,μαζί με τη μαθηματική σκέψη που αποτελεί την άλκη του σπουδή τεκμηριώνουν το εκφραστικό αποτύπωμα των έργων του σε […]
The 4th GPU Photo Festival 2024 is online now!
The 4th GPU Photo Festival 2024 is online now! I am happy to be member of it! https://festival.gpuphoto.com/…/metzakis-manolis-greece
Member of the jury in Interfotoklub Vsetin Salon 2024 in Czech Republic!
Member of the jury in Interfotoklub Vsetin Salon 2024 in Czech Republic!
The President of GPU Metzakis Manolis presenting the GPU during the days of Photo Beijing 2024!
The President of GPU Metzakis Manolis presenting the GPU during the days of Photo Beijing 2024!
GPU at Photo Beijing 2024!
Proud to attend and represent GPU at Photo Beijing, one of the world’s most prestigious photographic exhibitions! GPU played a key role in this year’s event as a co-organizer, curating a stunning exhibition featuring the works of 10 photoclub presidents from around the world. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Miss […]
From my Speech on Nelly’s photogrtaphy through a photographer’s eyes!
From my Speech on Nelly’s photogrtaphy through a photographer’s eyes!
Speech on Nelly’s photogrtaphy through a photographer’s eyes!
Speech on Nelly’s photogrtaphy through a photographer’s eyes!
Awarded the highest GPU dinstiction, The Grand Master of GPU!
Awarded the highest GPU dinstiction, The Grand Master of GPU!
Photographic Exhibition at “Mikis Theodorakis”, Chania
Invitation to the opening ceremony of my photographic exhibition with photos from the movie “KAPETAN MICHALIS”. Director of the film, who will be present, is Mr. Kostas Haralabous whom I thank for the chance he gave me to be the plato photographer. Photographer director is Mrs. Katerina Maragoudaki and styling and dress director is Mr. […]
Manolis Metzakis, President of the Global Photographic Union
(GPU), presending our Photographic Association in the festival, organized in Sanliurfa by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, upon invitation of the Ministry and suggestion of the president of the Turkish Photographic Federation Mr. Sefa Ulukan, who we thank. For the GPU, the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey Mr. Mehmet Nuri […]
Presentation of the Cretan Portrait of Photography making, in the context of the festival organized in Sanliurfa by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey upon invitation of the Ministry and suggestion of the president of the Turkish Photographic Federation Mr. Sefa Ulukan, who I thank.
For the event, the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey made a reference in his speech! The Cretan Portrait of Photography making is a special type of portraits developed in Hera… Δείτε περισσότερα
Photographic Exhibition at “Spiti tou Politismou”, Rethimno, Greece!
The Opening Ceremony of my photographic Exhibition with photos from the film “O Kapetan Michalis” of Nikos Kazantzakis! Director of the film is Kostas Haralabous! The exhibition will be open till 7 June 2024 at Spiti tou Politismou, Rethimno, Greece. Frindly participation in exhibition Papadakis Giorgos. Thank you Michali Trouli, Popi Mari and Yiannis Petrakis, […]
Photographic Exhibition at Hellenic Photographic Society!
Thank you to Hellenic Photographic Society, to its President Mr. Kyriakos Kokkos, to its Governing Board and to all friends who were there during the opening ceremony of my photographic exhibition with the title “Nikou Kazantzaki- Kapetan Michalis”. The photos are from the movie of the same name with director Mr. Kostas Haralabous. Frienly participation […]
