Date of use : 1994 Singapore

45th Singapore International Photography Salon 1994

1994 saw the prestigious 45th Singapore International Salon of Photography, a long-standing event that brought together photographers from around the world to celebrate artistic excellence. The official sender of the event was The Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS), one of Asia's oldest photographic organizations. The recipient was a member of a photographic society based in Vienna, Austria.

Founded in 1950, the PSS aimed to promote photography not merely as a technical pursuit but as a cultural and artistic medium. Since its inception, the society has organized annual international "Salon of Photography" exhibitions, fostering artistic exchange between Asia and Europe.

By 1994, the event was held for the 45th time and was recognized by FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique) and PSA (Photographic Society of America). Accepted works were included in both organizations' "Star Rating" system, giving participants an opportunity to gain international prestige.

Record Information

Title: 45th Singapore International Photography Salon 1994

Category: Photographic Exhibition History / Postal History

Subcategory: International Salon / Photographic Society Correspondence

Country: Singapore (Origin) / Austria (Destination)

City: Singapore → Vienna

Date: 1994 (Event: 29-31 July 1994; Closing dates: Slides 11 June, Prints 18 June)

Organizer: The Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS, founded 1950)

Recipient: Member of a photographic society, Vienna, Austria

Event: 45th Singapore International Salon of Photography

Accreditations: FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique), PSA (Photographic Society of America)

Object Type: International airmail cover / exhibition invitation

Postal Type: Airmail / Printed Matter

Postal Administration: Singapore postal service

Postal Route: Singapore → Vienna

Language: English

Material: Printed paper envelope

Dimensions: Standard airmail envelope format

Collection Theme: International photographic exhibitions, Asian photographic societies, FIAP/PSA history, Singapore-Austria cultural exchange

Archival Significance: This cover documents the international reach of the Singapore International Salon of Photography in 1994, organized by the Photographic Society of Singapore. The event's recognition by FIAP and PSA demonstrates its standing in the global photographic community. The invitation sent to a recipient in Vienna illustrates the networks that connected photographic societies across continents, facilitating the exchange of artistic work and the pursuit of international recognition through star rating systems. The item is a valuable artifact for understanding the institutional infrastructure of international photographic exhibitions in the late 20th century.

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