PHOS project (Photography of Society) was initiated by docu- mentary photographers who are recording different situations of life for a long time.

The project is counterweight of contemporary banalisation of photography which eliminates humanism from the social as- pect of society.

Therefore PHOS stands for the Bresson´s "decisive mo- ment" because classic form of the document is the most viable way and concept how to express our views on social issues of the society.



Michal Fulier
Andrej Lojan
Laco Maďar
Matúš Zajac

Marián Paukov
Ivana Pástorová




Michal Fulier
will be presenting his photographic story about Slovak doctors working in the hospital in Buikwe, Uganda, together with projection of a documentary film from the series "My mission", the shooting of which he participated on. Along with the photographic presentation, an open discussion about the photographs and the topic will take place. The special guests of this event: doctors Jarka Kráľová and Pavla Bukovinova that worked in the hospital in Buikwe at the time that documentary shooting took place. You are all invited to join on December 13 at 4.00pm to Cultural center Čierny orol in Liptovský Mikuláš.
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12.12.2011 Michal Fulier
will be presenting his photographic story about Slovak doctors working in the hospital in Buikwe, Uganda, together with projection of a documentary film from the series "My mission", the shooting of which he participated on. Along with the photographic presentation, an open discussion about the photographs and the topic will take place. The special guests of this event: doctors Jarka Kráľová and Pavla Bukovinova that worked in the hospital in Buikwe at the time that documentary shooting took place. You are all invited to join on December 13 at 4.00pm to Cultural center Čierny orol in Liptovský Mikuláš.
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05.12.2011 Matúš Zajac
will on Dec 6, 2011 at 6:00pm have an open discussion and show a presentation of photographs from his recently published book "Podoby viery (Forms of faith)" in the Central-European House of Photography (Prepoštská 4, Bratislava). You are cordially invited to join.
17.11.2011 PHOS members
Cordially invite you to exhibition The stations of calvary - Today and here. Paintings of Fero Guldan in conjunction with photographs of 4 authors (Michal Fulier, Andrej Lojan. Laco Maďar, Matúš Zajac). Within the Pilgrimage of Caritas Slovakia to St. Elizabeth Cathedral in Košice.
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11.11.2011 Michal Fulier a Matúš Zajac
Exhibition "City confrontations" in the Topolčany Gallery - photographs from installation and vernissage.
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06.11.2011 Michal Fulier a Matúš Zajac
will on November 10 at 5 p.m. open their joint exhibition "City confrontations" in the Gallery in Topolcany. Exhibition will last until December 2, 2011.
Ivana Pástorová is the curator of this exhibition. Exhibition was a part of the 4th European month of photography in Berlin in 2010. You are all cordially invited.
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05.11.2011 PHOS members
Exhibition "HoPe" in the G4 in Cheb - photographs from vernissage.
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27.10.2011 PHOS members
cordially invite general public to their exhibition named HOPE - HOmeless PEople. The opening ceremony will take place on 4th November at 6.00 pm in the Gallery G4 in Cheb, Czech Republic (Kamenná 2, 350 22 Cheb). The exhibition will take place from November 4 till December 3, 2011. Photographs present the homeless and disadvantaged people in the environment of Night-shelter of St. Vincent de Paul and Shelter of St. Louise de Marillac, the people who bear a huge burden of mental decline and psychic traumatic experiences on the inside.
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28.09.2011 Matúš Zajac
Cordially invite you to book launch FORMS OF FAITH 6th October 2011 at 6p.m. in Palffy palace on Zamocka street 47 in Bratislava.
18.09.2011 Matúš Zajac
presents his photos of Roma people at the international exhibition named "On the margins of society". The exhibition will be held from 5th to 25th October 2011 in Neumünster Abbey, Luxembourg. The exhibition presents more than 100 photographs of artists from different countries, among them also photographs of Jindřich Štreit.
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16.08.2011 Michal Fulier
was awarded an Honorable Mention title among professional photographers in an international competition International Photo Awards 2011 for his photographic essay "Memories of the Barbarian night" (professional category People:Lifestyle).
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02.08.2011 Andrej Lojan
will lead a section for photographers - advanced within the 14th summer journalism workshop, held in Ruzomberok from 25th to 28th of August.
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25.07.2011 Ivana Pástorová
published the text "Each voice could be heard"in Fotonoviny 16/2011 as a response to review "Voice which is not heard yet"- published by Michaela Paštéková in Fotonoviny 15/2011 (page 5) - about an photo exhibition of Phos association called Metamorphoses, which was exposed
from 26.1 .- 27.2. 2011 in Central European House of Photography.
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15.07.2011 Michal Fulier
on July 8 to 10 lead the photographic section with specialization in social topics for the graduates of the media school held in Žilina.
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01.07.2011 Matúš Zajac
in global photojournalistic competition The Best of Photojournalism 2011 as a photographer of the magazine .týždeň he won the first prize for his photos of the Virgin Mary, and the third prize for his photos from Vietnam and by that he contributed to the status of print media .týždeň, which in an image editing ended on a second place with a total price of / 10 /.
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03.05.2011 Michal Fulier a Matúš Zajac
presented cities Delhi, Beijing, Hanoi, compared with Rome, London and Paris in Tihanyi mansion in Banska Bystrica. Contrasts of East and West. The exhibition will be held in Tihanyi mansion till 3th june 2011.
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09.04.2011 Matúš Zajac
is nominated for the Journalist Award 2010 - best news photography in print media with his photoessay Self-discipline.
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06.04.2011 Matúš Zajac
wants to thank all for attending the vernissage of his exhibition "The land of faces" that took place on April 5, 2011 in The House of Art in Piešťany.
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04.04.2011 Matúš Zajac
cordially invites you to a vernissage of his exhibition "The land of faces" to be held on April 5, 2011
at 5 pm in The House of Art in Piešťany. Curator of this exhibition is Marián Paukov.
Exhibition will last until April 29, 2011.
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01.04.2011 PHOS members
Exhibition "THE METAMORPHOSES" in the Spiš Artists’ Gallery in Spišská Nová Ves - photographs from installation and vernissage.
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25.03.2011 PHOS members
cordially invite the general public, photographers, theoreticians and all other adorers of high-class photography to their joint exhibition named THE METAMORPHOSES. The opening ceremony will take place on March 31 at 4.00 pm in the Spiš Artists’ Gallery in Spišská Nová Ves.
Documentary reflection of four photographers whose intention is to reach for one idea – to capture the Untouched Metamorphoses of the Present Times.
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19.03.2011 Michal Fulier a Matúš Zajac
want to thank all for attending the vernissage of their exhibition "CITY CONFRONTATIONS" that took place on March 18 in the Gallery in Oscadnica.
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15.03.2011 Michal Fulier a Matúš Zajac
will on March 18 at 4 p.m. open their joint exhibition "City confrontations" in the Gallery in Oscadnica, and by this occasion they will present this project in an open discussion with general public. Exhibition will last until April 15, 2011. Ivana Pástorová is the curator of this exhibition. Exhibition was a part of the 4th European month of photography in Berlin in 2010. You are all cordially invited.
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09.03.2011 Matúš Zajac
on March 17, 2010 (Thursday) in the Central European House of Photography, Prepoštská 4, Bratislava from 4 pm will be evaluating photographs in the Portfolio review.
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08.03.2011 Matúš Zajac
will participate as a lecturer at an accredited workshop "Technology of digital photography", that will take place during the year 2011 through a consecutive set of meetings in Central European House of Photography in Bratislava. After passing the final exam, successful graduates will receive a diploma accredited by the Ministry of Education of the SR.
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07.03.2011 Matúš Zajac
will lead a professional workshop entitled: Reportage and Documentary Photography on March 11-13, 2011 in the Central European House of Photography, Prepoštská 4, Bratislava.
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06.03.2011 Andrej Lojan, Michal Fulier a Ivana Pástorová
from March 4 till 6 lectured about the fundamentals of photography, the history of photography and photography as an object in the media, during the media school which was held in Žilina.
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27.02.2011 Matúš Zajac
gave an interview about his life and photography for the magazine of journalism students at FF KU in Ruzomberok - ZUMAG.
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20.02.2011 Andrej Lojan
participated as a guest in multigenre evening Stage, which give cultural opportunity to discuss interesting themes about art.
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13.02.2011 Ivana Pástorová
wrote a review of the exhibition Photographic History. 1840-1950. from the collection of Russian state archive of art and literature organized by the Central-European house of photography during the Month of Photography in Bratislava. Her review was published in magazine FOTO NOVINY 14/2011 under the headline The exhibition Photographic stories. 1840 – 1950.
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12.02.2011 PHOS members
want to thank all for attending the vernissage of their exhibition THE METAMORPHOSES that took place on January 26 at 5.30 pm in the Central European House of Photography.
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22.01.2011 PHOS members
cordially invite the general public, photographers, theoreticians and all other adorers of high-class photography to their joint exhibition named THE METAMORPHOSES. The opening ceremony will take place on January 26 at 5.30 pm in the Central European House of Photography.
Documentary reflection of four photographers whose intention is to reach for one idea – to capture the Untouched Metamorphoses of the Present Times.
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07.12.2010 PHOS members
met with the Czech world-class photographer Jindřich Štreit and his wife on December 4 in Sovinec. The purpose of this meeting was to analyze photographic material and to gain inspiration for upcoming works. Course of the meeting was enriching. Our thanks belong to Mr. Štreit and his wife for their time and kindness
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02.12.2010 Matúš Zajac
The creation of our member is part of an exhibition entitled (IN) VISIBLE TO THE EYES - Reflection of Christianity in the contemporary art which takes place on the occasion of the Year of Christian culture. It is open daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. till January 9th 2011 in the House of Arts in Bratislava. The exhibition presents the creation of figures of various genres of art as Rudolf Fila, Andrej Rudavský, Dezider Tóth, Rudolf Sikora and others. With naked eyes untouchable reflection of subjective perception of faith in the works of art.
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23.11.2010 Michal Fulier a Matúš Zajac
will on November 23, 2010 from 14.30 talk live in Slovak Radio about their exhibition “City confrontations“ which is open to general public in the gallery of Slovak Institute in Berlin these days. They also will compare the approach to Month of Photography here in Bratislava and Berlin.
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17.11.2010 Michal Fulier a Matúš Zajac
"Slovak photographers exhibiting at European month of photography in Berlin" A headline that has flown around the Slovak media. Its importance was initiated by our two members, Michal Fulier and Matúš Zajac, who by the occasion of the 4th European month of photography, have presented their exhibition "City confrontations“ and opened it to general public. The opening was held under the patronage of Dr Thomas Glanc from the Research Center for Eastern European Studies at Bremen University. Among the first visitors to view the exhibition was Jana Tomkova, Director of Cultural Diplomacy Dpt. at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovak Republic and Igor Slobodnik, Ambassador of Slovak Republic in the Federal Republic of Germany. High quality photography and art lovers will be able to view this exhibition in gallery of Slovak Institute in Berlin till November 29th.
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22.10.2010 Matúš Zajac
In the profile interview for photoportal ephoto he characterizes his personal connection with photography, analyzes themes of his individual cycles and explains the motives of his photographs. He talks about current trends in photography, about his approach to retouching and he mentions the difference between reportage and documentary photography. This is a personal statement of professional and mature photographer of document, reportage and portrait photography.
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13.10.2010 Matúš Zajac
will be on 22.10. 2010 (Friday) by the occasion of the 2nd year's biggest event for photographers and photo enthusiasts in Slovakia entitled PHOTO SLOVAKIA 2010 (DK Ružinov, Bratislava) from 15.45 to 16.45 lead expert lecture on theme: Reportage and documentary photography. As a professional documentary photographer he will present to the general public his photographic series Romania, Venezuela and the City East confrontations.
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13.10.2010 Matúš Zajac
In interview for a foreign photo PH magazine he is answering questions about the status of contemporary photography in Slovakia and its value in relation to his long-standing practice. He presents his artistic creations, and individual topics and themes of his photographic essays. By the eye of professional he reveals the secret recesses of the perception of photography as art, communication and handling medium of today, he talks about the complicated process of the ability of photographer to progress in photographic and media field.
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27.09.2010 Ivana Pástorová
participates in the organization of exhibition Photographic History. 1840-1950, From the Collection of Russian State Archives of Literature and Art, which is arranged by the Central European House of Photography by the occasion of the Month of Photography in Bratislava.
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22.09.2010 Civic Association PHOS
has become a member of "Anna Lindh Foundation"which brings together the civic associations of the Mediterranean Area for the purpose of creating intercultural dialogue and mutual cooperation.
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20.09.2010 Matúš Zajac
will lead a professional workshop entitled: Reportage and Documentary Photography on September 24-26, 2010 in the Central European House of Photography, Prepoštská 4, Bratislava. Participants of the workshop will, under his professional supervision, be guided to produce a photographic story that captures the lives of people and various social groups in the city area.
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18.09.2010 Andrej Lojan a Ivana Pástorová
participated as guests at Photomarathon which was organized in Bratislava. They talked about the principle of artistic value of photography and presented the Civic Association PHOS. They also emphasized the upcoming exhibition City confrontations of Matúš Zajac and Michal Fulier in Berlin.
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06.09.2010 PHOS members
attended the vernissage of a photo exhibition from the collection Beneath the Surface of the photo group 28 mm, which was held in the Austrian Poysdorf (Reichensteinhof, Weinmarktplatz 1). The pleasant environment of the picturesque wine village and cosy gallery, the exhibition will run until October 10, 2010.
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24.08.2010 Michal Fulier
was awarded an Honorable Mention title in an international competition International Photo Awards 2010 for his photographic essays "Gypsies among gypsies" (category Deeper Perspective) and "Generations" (category People:Culture).
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19.08.2010 Matúš Zajac a Andrej Lojan
Matúš Zajac and Andrej Lojan will lead a professional worshop entitled “The Portrait and Reportage in photography of the 21st Century“ within the frame of The 13th journalism seminar in Ruzomberok (August 27 – 31, 2010). Together with the art theorist Marian Paukov they will lecture on theme "The Decisive Moment of Henri Cartier-Bresson and its importance for the civic association PHOS“ in which the presentation of members´ photo essays will be included.
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19.08.2010 Michal Fulier, Matúš Zajac a Ivana Pástorová
held a presentation on August 15 for photographers, travelers and visitors of "Horaren" in Horský Park in Bratislava on their join project "City Confrontations".
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10.08.2010 Michal Fulier, Matúš Zajac and Ivana Pástorová
Cordially invite you on August 15, 2010 at 8.30 pm to „Horáreň“ in Horský Park, Bratislava to the discussion and presentation of images from "City confrontations - East vs. West". Capturing the paradoxes standing side by side in the form of documentary photography. City confrontations of the West (Rome, London, Paris) against the East (Beijing, Hanoi, Dilli).
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27.07.2010 Michal Fulier
is continuing in his work on project "Gypsies among Gypsies" in eastern Slovakia from July 27 to August 3.
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08.07.2010 European month of photography Berlin 2010
Michal Fulier and Matúš Zajac will exhibit their common project "City Confrontations" from November 4 to November 29, 2010, in Berlin during European month of photography.
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23.06.2010 Project HoPe
We have started an active cooperation with the company Slovenské elektrárne and DePaul Slovakia on the project HoPe (Homeless People) documenting the stories of homeless people from the low-threshold night shelter of st. Vincent de Paul in Bratislava, which is the only of its kind in Central Europe.
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12.06.2010 Landslide Nižná Myšľa
We have decided to document the overhelming impact of natural disasters on the lives of people in Nižná Myšľa who were affected by floods and landslides. Michal Fulier and Laco Maďar worked photographically in the field. Ivana Pástorová, who comes from Vyšná Myšľa, writes the texts.
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09.06.2010 PHOS Civic Association
on June 9, 2010 at 5.30 pm in the Central European House of Photography in the open cultural dialogue presented to the general public its mission and artistic work of four photographers in the form of documentary photographs which bear the human message about the mankind and affect the social issues of society. They express their views on these issues from different aspects. In a large public participation a pleasant atmosphere was created in which the presentation itself was structured as an open cultural interview with photography and about photography, with art and about art, with people and about people.
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07.06.2010 PHOS Association
in cooperation with the Central European House of Photography cordially invite you to a presentation of a portfolio joint with a discussion on the topic "Document - the photography of decisive art" which will take place at 5.30 pm on June 9, 2010 in the Central European House of Photography.
The Central European House of Photography, Prepoštská 4, Bratislava
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15.05.2010 Michal Fulier
is continuing in the cycle of "City confrontations" in Paris from May 15 to May 25.
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10.05.2010 Michal Fulier, Laco Maďar, Marián Paukov and Matúš Zajac
on May 10 lectured for students of Slovak Technical University in Bratislava at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering on the topic “Documentary photography and association PHOS. "
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02.05.2010 Matúš Zajac
on June 5, 2010 (Thursday) in the Central European House of Photography, Prepoštská 4, Bratislava
from 3 pm will be evaluating photographs in the Portfolio review.
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26.04.2010 Matúš Zajac
our member shall be presented from April 20 to May 30, 2010 in collective exhibition of journalistic photography 2009 No Comment at Open Gallery, Baštová 5 in Bratislava.
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16.03.2010 Michal Fulier and Andrej Lojan
will from March 19 to 21 be lecturing about the fundamentals of photography, the history of photography and photography as an object in the media, during the media school which will be held in Žilina.
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04.03.2010 Michal Fulier
is photographing in Prague a document about people and food production, which is administered on board of aircraft.
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03.03.2010 "Closer to the man" photographs from the vernissage (by Andrej Lojan)
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27.02.2010 Michal Fulier and VeroNika Lukáčiková
cordially invite you to photo vernissage "Closer to the man" to be held on March 2, 2010 at 6 pm in The House of Art in Piešťany. Curator of exhibition Matúš Zajac, musical guest Ján Boleslav Kladivo.
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26.02.2010 phosphotos.com web gallery
is as of today introduced to present the documentary and reportage photography.