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SENSATIONAL UMBRIA STEVE MCCURRY
A land rich in time, is the statement that defines a sense of Umbria. The region of Umbria is home to a millenary legacy of culture where art, history, spirituality and traditions interweave with modern life. Each town, street and square tansmits the values of an historic past. The territory jealously guards its artistic, cultural and environmental treasures, the heritage for the new generations. Steve McCurry’s passionate imagery expresses a very personal experience of our region. We invite you to be part of our journey of discovery, together— in Umbria... CATIUSCIA MARINI PRESIDENTE REGIONE UMBRIA
Sensational Umbria is the title of Steve McCurry’s
100 pictures project for the Regione Umbria.
Images of a land rich in time, past and present,
experienced through the eyes of this great
contemporary interpreter. As part of the branding activity
of the Regione Umbria, the project Sensational Umbria
communicates the values and content of culture,
territorial quality, artisan crafts and industrial creations—
inspired by the history and culture of the territory.
Steve McCurry’s personal interpretation of the people
incountered and the territory expresses the true
character of Umbria.
CURRY
STEVE MC-
SENSATIONAL
UMBRIA
Culture, and its attraction has transformed tourism into
a vehicle of economic growth for the Umbrian territory.
This is the fundamental concept that
forms our daily life.
FABRIZIO
BRACCO
ASSESSORE ALLA
CULTURA E TURISMO
REGIONE UMBRIA
Fine art restorer working on Benozzo Gozzoli’s wall and painting, Museo di S. Francesco —Montefalco © Steve McCurry 2013
Artists working for the Infiorata, Piazzetta della Loggia — Spello © Steve McCurry 2013
Mercato delle Gaite A woman in costume for the Perugia Medieval Summer Festival, — Bevagna © Steve McCurry 2013
Piazza with 6 “ceraioli”, Piazza del Duomo, — Gubbio © Steve McCurry 2013
A modern vineyard called Carapace at Cantine Lunelli, Tenuta Castelbuomo, — Bevagna © Steve McCurry 2013
Museo – Laboratorio di Tessitura a mano Giuditta Brozzetti — Perugia © Steve McCurry 2013
Three musicians playing on the streets, Rocca Paolina — Perugia © Steve McCurry 2013
Enology, Cantina Scacciadiavoli,— Montefalco © Steve McCurry 2013
A woman walking with her horse on the hills, Pian Grande, — Casteluccio Di Norcia © Steve McCurry 2013
Three models wearing cashmere, Palazzo Trinci,— Foligno © Steve McCurry 2013
A family sits down to dinner, — Perugia © Steve McCurry 2013
A couple sit for coffee at Perugia Square © Steve McCurry 2013
Man walks through the fields, — Assisi © Steve McCurry 2013
Church of San Fortunato, The Regione Umbria has produced over
APP
UMBRIA
Todi— 19 pure title Apps and 4 digital edition
© Steve McCurry 2013
apps promoting the best in art, culture,
food and wine, that the region offers.
Umbria App / Parks in Umbria /
Museums in Umbria / UmbriaJazz /
Spoleto Festival / Festival delle Nazioni
/ Events and News / Festarch / Luca
Signorelli Exhibition / Signorelli Guide /
Bike in Umbria / Segni Etruschi / Via di
Francesco / Acqua dell’Umbria / Caos
Museum / Enogastronomia / Attenti
On-Line / Digital Edition Regione Umbria
/ Digital Edition Bike In Umbria / Digital
Edition Segni Etruschi / Digital Edition
Umbria / Nati Per Leggere / Biblioteche
UmbriaUmbria Trade Agency is a non-profit association of
Public bodies, governed by private law, created in 1969
by the Chambers of Commerce of Perugia and Terni
(Umbria— Italy) and further enriched in 2010 with the
involvement of Umbria Regional Government (Regione
Umbria—50% shareholding).
Umbria Trade Agency support regional economy in
commercial and industrial internationalization providing
business consultancy, macroeconomic data and
information on foreign markets in custom legislation,
European and extra-UE countries legislation and
jurisprudence, start up and internationalization financing
sources, opportunities on international market, EU
marking, statistic import/export, commercial data and
commercial issues, analysis of new markets, plan
Angelantoni Industrie, — penetration; search and matching local entrepreneurs
Massa Martana
© Steve McCurry 2013 with buyers/business partners abroad.
Promotional activities include the participation to EU
programmes eg. CIP, LLP, Territorial Cooperation,
International Cooperation for the benefit of SMEs, regional
clusters and other actors of the economic environment.
Umbria Trade Agency is member of Enterprise Europe
Network (EEN) and partner of several EU funded projects
related to internationalisation and development of regional
economy.Steve McCurry has been a
one of the most iconic voices in
CAN BE FOUND
YEAR
contemporary photography for
more than 30 years, with scores
of magazine and book covers,
SPAZIO UMBRIA
over a dozen books, and countless
exhibitions around the world to
his name.
In the finest documentary tradition,
Steve captures the essence of
human struggle and joy. His work
spans conflicts, vanishing cultures,
ancient traditions and contemporary
culture alike—yet always retains
the human element that made his
THIS
celebrated image of the Afghan Girl
such a powerful image.
McCurry has been recognized
with some of the most prestigious
WHERE
awards in the industry, including the
Robert Capa Gold Medal, National
Press Photographers Award, and
an unprecedented four first prize
awards from the World Press Photo
contest, to name a few.
———
Steve McCurry
Printed as a limited editionwww.regione.umbria.it www.regioneumbria.eu
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