Julio Hirsch-hardy

About

As the Director of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography, one of the largest privately owned gallery in Europe dedicated to contemporary photography, I oversee the operations, exhibitions, and publications of this unique space in Barcelona. With more than 14 years of experience as a curator and managing director of the International Biennial of Fine Art and Documentary Photography, I have organized and curated several editions of this prestigious event in different cities around the world, showcasing the work of hundreds of talented photographers. I am also the founder and publisher of FotoNostrum Magazine, a monthly publication that features interviews, essays, portfolios, and reviews of photography from diverse perspectives and genres. In addition, I am the founder and CEO of The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards, a platform that organizes juried photography awards, such as the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for women photographers, to promote and recognize excellence and creativity in the field. My mission is to support and celebrate the art and culture of photography, and to foster dialogue and collaboration among photographers and the public.