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Palestinian Photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda Wins Two Prizes at Bayeux

award · 2026-10-15

On 15 October 2026, Le Journal des Arts reported that Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda was honored with two awards at Bayeux. The article, written by Julien Tribut and titled "Le photographe palestinien Mahmoud Abu Hamda doublement primé à Bayeux," was featured in issue n°685, published on 16 October 2026. While the specifics regarding the awards, including the organizations that presented them and details about the ceremony, were not disclosed, it is noted that Bayeux hosts an annual festival for war correspondents. Additionally, the same issue covered various topics, including budgetary challenges at MC2 in Grenoble, a 95 million euro cut in the 2027 Culture budget, an interview with Avignon's mayor Olivier Galzi, and an auction of historical items from Franco's heirs.

Key facts

  • Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda was awarded two prizes at Bayeux.
  • The news was reported by Julien Tribut in Le Journal des Arts on 15 October 2026.
  • The article appeared in Le Journal des Arts issue n°685, dated 16 October 2026.
  • The item was published in the Actualités (news) section.
  • Full article access is restricted to subscribers.
  • The same issue reported on budget tensions at the MC2 in Grenoble, a maison de la culture founded in 1968.
  • The 2027 Culture budget faces a 95 million euro cut, with works postponed and interventions reduced.
  • Avignon's mayor Olivier Galzi discussed a cultural policy under strain with a consolidated debt of 216 million euros, and 689 lots from Franco's heirs were put up for auction after Spain recovered a residence.

Entities

Artists

  • Mahmoud Abu Hamda
  • Julien Tribut
  • Marion Krauze
  • Jean-Christophe Castelain
  • Véronique Pierron
  • Olivier Galzi
  • Franco

Institutions

  • Le Journal des Arts
  • MC2
  • chambre régionale des comptes

Locations

  • Bayeux
  • France
  • Grenoble
  • Avignon
  • Spain

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