Kofi Annan, Nobel Laureate and former Secretary General of the United Nations, has awarded this year’s prestigious Prix Pictet photography prize for environmental sustainability to British-based photographer Nadav Kander and a photography commission to American photographer Ed Kashi at the Passage de Retz, Paris.
The £60,000 (CHF100,000) Prix Pictet is an annual search for photographs that communicate powerful messages of global environmental significance under a broad theme. This year that theme is ‘earth’. Nadav Kander was nominated for his series of photos, Yangtze, The Long River Series, 2006-07, documenting the rapidly changing landscape and communities of China’s Yangtze River, from its mouth to source.
The photographers were selected from a shortlist of twelve of the world’s leading photographers: Darren Almond, Christopher Anderson, Sammy Baloji, Edward Burtynsky, Andreas Gursky, Naoya Hatakeyama, Nadav Kander, Ed Kashi, Abbas Kowsari, Yao Lu, Edgar Martins and Chris Steele-Perkins.
Making the formal presentation at an awards dinner at the Passage de Retz in Paris, Kofi Annan, honorary president of the Prix Pictet, said that the photographs were a compelling call for action to tackle climate change, the most serious humanitarian and environmental challenge facing the world today:
“Only weeks separate us from the decisive negotiations on climate change in Copenhagen. We are confronted with the vital need to prepare the political momentum necessary for a fair and effective post-Kyoto agreement. The images in front of us remind us of the fragility of our planet and the damage we have already done. When we see these photographs we cannot close our eyes and remain indifferent. Through our actions and voices, we must keep building the pressure to secure urgent action at Copenhagen and beyond.”
Ivan Pictet, Vice President Pictet & Cie said: “In only its second year, the Prix Pictet has established itself as one of the most important prizes in its field. While in naming Nadav Kander the Judges have chosen a very worthy winner, such was the quality of the field that any one of the twelve photographers on the Shortlist could have made it.”
He added, “On behalf of the Partners of Pictet; I am delighted to announce that we have selected Ed Kashi as the photographer to fulfil Pictet’s annual commission related to our charitable activities, this year in Madagascar, a country with a remarkable ecological heritage under threat and one of the poorest countries on earth.”
Each year Pictet & Cie supports the work of a charity whose work mirrors the theme of the prize. For 2009 Pictet & Cie will support Azafady, a UK-based charity and Malagasy-registered NGO. Specifically Pictet & Cie will support Azafady’s Voly Hazo project that aims to preserve the earth from degredation and the eventual desertification that is seen so widely in Madagascar with a programme of tree planting and preservation of the natural forest.
Ed Kashi has been commissioned to visit Madagascar with the Azafady team in order to produce a series of photographs that will highlight many of the issues that Azafady are focusing on in this unique and endangered environment. An exhibition of the work made for the commission will launch the 2010 prize in the Spring 2010.
Mark Jacobs, Director of Azafady UK said “Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity stems from the island’s long isolation from other landmasses. With over 80 per cent of its plant and animal wildlife found only on this island it is as important as protected areas like the Galapagos Islands. But this unique ecosytem is under threat and poverty is playing a large part in the destruction of the country’s natural environment. While international attention often focuses on the needs of mainland Africa, the island of Madagascar is rarely thought of. We are therefore delighted that Pictet & Cie have decided to support the work of Azafady.”
Francis Hodgson, Chair of the Judges said “The quality of the entry this year has been exceptional. It has been an honour and a pleasure to try to find a winner from among so many outstanding candidates. The shortlisted photographers set the Jury an immense problem and I am grateful to my fellow judges for their insight, expertise and good humour. The photographers’ determination to be heard is the foundation of everything that the Prix Pictet can achieve. As a result of their great skill the Prix Pictet goes from strength to strength. Although only in its second year it has clearly now found its niche as the world’s premier prize in its sector. The environmental issues which it seeks to address are vital to all of us. That of course only adds to the fascination of being involved.”
The prize is complemented by Earth, the book of the 2009 prize. Earth is published by teNeues and includes the work of the 12 shortlisted artists and others nominated for the 2009 prize. All speak of the harmful and often irreversible effects of exploiting the earth’s resources and reflect on the immediate and long-term impact of unsustainable development on communities across the globe.
The full portfolios of each shortlisted artist will be shown at the Passage de Retz gallery in Paris from 23 October to 24 November. The Prix Pictet will tour to further international venues from late 2009 to early 2010. Venues confirmed for the tour include: the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography, The Empty Quarter Gallery in Dubai and the Eindhoven University of Technology. The Prix Pictet Secretariat is currently reviewing proposals from several major international galleries.
Prix Pictet will collaborate with FIAC (22 – 25 October), Paris’ major international contemporary and modern art fair, and Paris Photo, the world’s leading event for photography (19 – 22 November).
Visitor information for Prix Pictet 2009
Exhibition: Prix Pictet 2009: Earth
Passage de Retz | 9 rue Charlot | 75003 Paris
23 October to 24 November 2009
Monday – Friday: 10am – 7pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 8pm
+33 (0) 1 48 04 37 99
For details of 2010 international touring venues visit prixpictet.com
Update . Jan 25 th 2011
Nov.23 – - -Nov.26 th. 2010.
The following sent to – - – - 312- – Lords – - – - – - House of Lords.
The following sent to – - – - 649 – - M.P.’s – - – - – House of Commons.
SWISS BANK PARTNERS IN CRIMES.
Pictet & Cie Bank.
Ivan Pictet.
Charles Pictet.
Nicolas Pictet.
Jacques de Saussure.
Jean – Francois Demole.
Renaud de Planta.
Philippe Bertherat..
Pictet & Cie.- claim they are the “Rolls Royce”of swiss banks.
Swiss Banks or more correctly Swizz banks.
Swizz. —- “ a great disappointment.” or a “ fraud.”
Fraud. —“ an intentional deception or dishonesty.”— “a crime.”
Crime. —“ an act committed or omitted in violation of a law.”
Serious Crimes .
Conspiring to pervert the Course of Justice.
Perverting the Course of Justice.
Contempt of Court.
Pictet & Cie Bank –Partners –(1996—2010)—guilty.
Peters &Peters – Partners.— (1999—2010)— guilty.
The bank and it’s officials/lawyers deliberately withheld crucial documents requested under a High Court order. The bank and it’s officials/lawyers deliberately withheld evidence from the Police, and one of it’s account managers Susan Broadhead gave a false witness statement to the Police.
Another one of it’s managers Nicholas Campiche ( Now Head of Pictet – Alternative Investments.) concocted a letter pretending to be a client and closed his account. The senior partner (Ivan Pictet.) sought to have numerous documents destroyed,along with those copies held in their London office’s of Pictet Asset Management. Initially stating that they were forgeries then their lawyers Peters & Peters – Monty Raphael –and the barrister Charles Flint.Q.C. later had to admit in Court that the documents were genuine.
British Parliament. Hansard .29th March 2007.
Barry Sheerman .M.P.—quote.
———“ Constituents of mine have lost £2 million through fraud. The fraudster used Pictet & Cie – - a French Bank – - and Pictet Asset Management to back the fraud being perpetrated.””
(1) It is a criminal offence for a bank to knowingly act for an undischarged criminal bankrupt in so far as it seeks to assist that criminal bankrupt in the fraudulent movement of monies. ( Money Laundering.)
(2) It is a criminal offence for a bank to lie to the police and the bankrupts trustee in bankruptcy in so far as any knowledge of, or dealings with the bank was refuted .
(3) A bank can be guilty of Contempt of Court if it fails to comply fully with the Courts order for discovery .
(4) The banks contempt is further compounded if it fails to address its error after it is specifically drawn to the to its solicitors attention. ( Monty Raphael).
(5) It is a criminal offence under the Financial Services Act to seek to destroy evidence that might be relevant to an investigation .
(6) It is a criminal offence not to relinquish control of funds to the Trustee immediately the fact of the bankruptcy is drawn to the banks attention.
(7) It is a criminal offence to lie or otherwise obfuscate the lawful and proper enquiries of the F.S.A.
In the F.S.A. cover up , they concluded that there had been “ Rogue” elements in Pictet & Cie’s , London operations . They had been moved from their London Office so who was there left to prosecute. “ Unbelievable.”
On Dec 9th,2008. the complaint was sent to 150 Members of the House Of Lords and 230 Members of Parliament.
*** We thank –David Cameron. M.P. ( Canary Wharf Speech.) Dec. 15th. 2008.
Now— PRIME MINISTER.
(1) Bankers who behave irresponsibly should face professional consequences.
(2) If anyone is found to have behaved criminally they must be prosecuted.
(3) The F.S.A and the Serious Fraud Office should be following up every lead,
investigating every suspect transaction .
(4) We need to make it 100% clear –those who break the law should face
prosecution.
(5) That we make sure we root out any wrongdoing that may have happened, whoever
is involved, however high or well connected they may be.
Ivan Pictet.
Managing partner in Pictet & Cie Bank . — retiring -?. 2010.
President of the Geneva Financial Centre. —stepping down -2010. ?
World Bank.committee member.—- ?
United Nations. Investment Committee member,
Vice President – Global Humanitarian Forum. — redundant.2010.?
Member of the Henokiens.
Blackstone Group — Board Member.
Past- President – Geneva Private Bankers association.
Past –President – Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Monty Raphael. ( Peters & Peters.)
Quote.” —- Doyen of U.K. Fraud lawyers.
Head of Fraud and Regulatory Dept. —- stepping down, –2009.? Director of the Fraud Advisory panel.
Member of the Law Society of England & Wales.
International Bar Association Member.
Written Parliamentary Questions received by the table office ..
(1) To ask the secretary of state what steps he is taking to ensure that Swiss Banks such as Pictet & Cie do not evade criminal prosecution under EU law even when the illegal act is committed by a London based subsidiary.
(2)To ask the secretary of state what steps he is taking to protect the rights of UK citizens who seek redress following criminal activities by Swiss banks with subsidiary offices located in London.
On Dec 9th,2008. the complaint was sent to 150 Members of the House Of Lords and 230 Members of Parliament.
On Aug 19th.2009.another complainants file regarding the “cover up” was forwarded to the same 380 members.
We started our campaign in June 2008 — via the “net” to highlight our fight to get “justice”. In our second year campaign we hoped to reveal further damning evidence . Due to there being an on going Police investigation into our complaint we are at this moment unable to place dozens of documents on to the “net”. Again we thank other “ E- Mailers” for their information in relation to our campaign.
Quote. ( America’s Top Lawyer .)
You can be the richest man in the world with the best lawyers that money can buy but you cannot win against a man who has got nothing left to lose and is telling the truth.
Truth Hurts.
Ivan Pictet. Announces stepping down from Pictet & Cie. 5th Feb 2010.
Stepping Down—President of Geneva Financial centre.—2010.
Monty Raphael. Steps down as head . May. 2009.
*** We note that there has been a sharp increase in Peters & Peters partners leaving to go to other practices. Moving does not alleviate them of any responsibility from any illegalities that may have occurred at Peters & Peters during their partnership tenure. From 1999 onwards.
*** Were currently waiting to see if the Police and other Law Enforcement Bodies attempt to cover this case up like their F.S.A. counterparts. If they do –“ then watch this space.”
We were informed that due to pressure from our M.P. that the Ministry of Justice have asked Lord Myners to investigate our claims that the F.S.A. covered up the illegal activities of Pictet Asset Management. London.
The consensus of opinion is the Pictet & Cie should be prosecuted , and that their U.K. banking licence should be taken away.
Their Solicitors at Peters & Peters .London “ struck off and prosecuted..”
*** Started campaign — June 6th.2008.
2 .5 years —- approx 2 .5 million e-mails – - – but still no writs, injunctions or threats of litigation – – - WHY – - – because it is all true.
*** . The bigger they are — the harder they fall.!!!
In America —- they would have all been in prison for the last seven years.
Nov.23rd –Nov.26th. 2010 .
The above sent to —— 312 – - Lords – - – House of Lords.
The above sent to — –649 – - M.P.’s – - – House of Commons._
Full Story.
Go to search box on “Google” and insert any of the following combinations.
Insert ( Jacques de Saussure/ Monty Raphael.)
Insert (IvanPictet /Monty Raphael.)
insert ( Pictet & Cie / Monty Raphael )
insert ( Charles Flint Q.C.) ./ Monty Raphael.)
insert (( Nicholas Campiche / Susan Broadhead.)
*** Were currently waiting to see if the West Yorkshire Police :-
(1) Chief Constable —- Sir Norman Bettison.
(2) Forces Solicitor —- Mike Percival.
(3) Head of Economic Crimes Unit.— Det. Chief Inspector Steven Taylor.
– continue to attempt to cover this case up like their F.S.A. Counterparts.
If they do “ watch this space”)
We have recently been informed that due to pressure from our M.P. that the Ministry of Justice had asked Lord Myners to investigate our claims that the F.S.A. covered up the illegal activities of Pictet Asset Management. London. They might as well have asked Ivan Pictet to investigate .or Friends Reunited.
Lady Myners on Prix Pictet board.
The consensus of opinion is the Pictet & Cie should be prosecuted , and that their banking licence’s should be taken away in the U.K. ( and fined.)
Their solicitors at Peters & Peters — struck off and prosecuted..
In America they would have all been in prison for the last seven years.
WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE.
We note that Det. Chief Inspector Steven Taylor has been removed as the Head of Economic Crime Unit and demoted to Det. Inspector. ( One down two to go).
A file of some 339 pages including scores of documentation as been forwarded to the following from Aug.4th to Aug.6th. 2011.
640 — Members of Parliament.
460 — Members of the House of Lords.
Ministry of Justice
F.S.A — Financial Services Authority
Serious Fraud Office.
Peters & Peters. London. — Solicitors.
Pictet & Cie. Bank —- London & Geneva.
West Yorkshire Police Authority.
I.P.C.C. – Independent Police Complaints Commission.
C.C.R.C.—Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Swiss Ambassador London.
The Criminal Super Class.
Bankers.
Lawyers.
Police. April.2012.
Over approximately five years of hitting the internet with a case that involves criminality by a major Swiss Bank , Britain’s most prominent fraud lawyer and a regional police force headed by one of Britains top policeman. ( Surely justice should prevail.)
In fact the complete opposite even though the offences committed are very serious.
Conspiring to Pervert the Course of Justice.
Perverting the Course of Justice.
Contempt of Court.—————— plus a dozen or so smaller offences.
In the five years some 6-7million e-mails have been forwarded to all Members of Parliaments in Britain and Switzerland, every barrister and chambers in Europe .
Every law inforcement body in both countries , and America. Even raised in Parliament twice.
The banking fraternity fully aware of this case still decide to give the Private Banker of the Year Award to Ivan Pictet — Pictet & Cie Bank. ( Him being the person most responsible for the crimes committed by him and his bank partners. )
The legal fraternity decided that Monty Raphael of Peters & Peters . London became an honourable Queens Counsellor and to rub the salt in six months later made a Master of the Bench. He also was guilty of all the above offences but so what. At this rate he might become King by the end of the year.
The police ( West Yorkshire Police.) headed by Sir Norman Bettison has not improved as a force on fighting crime. They are now worse than the days of the Yorkshire Ripper , when they had him in custody nine times and let him go. If it hadn’t been for the South Yorkshire Police force catching the Ripper he would have still been at large to day .
Then they wonder why the man in the street becomes angry and decides to riot.
Even after five years of exposing their crimes on the internet , they dare not take legal action to stop us — no injunctions — no writs – they can’t risk going to jail.
All we can do is to continue pressing for justice and up the pressure on the internet. For the next five years and beyond.
Pictet & Cie. Bank – list of crimes.
1996 —- Breach in London.
2003 — FSA — States rogues operating in Pictet’s –London
Office . Ivan Pictet said documents were forgeries but
were lated proved to be genuine. Had documents held
in London office destroyed.
2007 — Japan. —- The Securities and Exchange Surveillance
issued a recommendation that the Prime Minister and
The Commissioner of the FSA to take disciplinary
action against Pictet Asset Management. Japan Ltd.
2008 — Dec. —Pictet Bank state — “ we have never chosen
any funds linked to Madoff.”
2011 — Madoff Trustees sue Pictet & Cie. For $156 Million.
2011— Bank at centre of Bribery and money laundering case.
Being sued for $350 million. ( In U.S.A.)
2012.— Geneva Bank Pictet used in Offshore Tax Scheme.
U.S. Authority states.
British Justice. — Update. Sept 16th 2012.
Lawyers — we cannot promise you’ll get justice but you will get the law.
We are getting neither.
The Problem.— the following are supposed to be whiter than white.
Lawyers. –Peters & Peters.-London.— Monty Raphael. Q.C.
Bankers.- Pictet& Cie.-London- Switzerland.— Ivan Pictet.
Government Institutions . F.S.A.- Financial Services Authority.
Police.— Sir Norman Bettison. and numerous West Yorkshire Police
officers –guilty of crimes.
** They have broken the “law” but we cannot get “justice.”
We were fobbed off in 2005 by the FSA when we pointed out some fifteen
shortcomings in their regulatory and legal obligations in dealing with the banks.
Along came RBS and all that followed. Banking chaos — completely out of
control. Brought the country to its knees.
Our dealings with Law Enforcement bodies at all levels showed the same
arrogance — we are the law we protect our own — bugger Joe public. —
bugger the laws we are paid to enforce.
Sir Norman Bettison –Chief Constable –West Yorkshire Police ordered the Forces
Solicitor to ignore a High Court judges ruling to hand over “ non sensitive –
unused material” — . ( can anybody control him.)
Monty Raphael Q.C. — too clever by half — in conjunction with his client the
notorious Pictet & Cie. Swiss Bank — decide to leave out / destroy crucial
documents requested under a High Court Order.
None of the above pillar’s of society will take me to Court and say I’m telling
untruth’s, I keep on hoping.
Read the story;
Google; — Ivan Pictet. Banker.