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The Todi Circle is a collaborative event that brings together professionals from the global photography community — publishers, curators, collectors, directors of galleries, museums, foundations and prize-giving institutions, critics, scholars, and of course photographers — to exchange ideas, share expertise, and explore innovative approaches to photography. The Todi Circle fosters both thoughtful and spontaneous conversation in an intimate setting, the rural heart of Italy near the medieval Umbrian town of Todi, creating opportunities to establish or deepen connections, address critical issues, and spark collaborative projects.

Mario Santoro – Woith and William A. Ewing are the Founders of The Todi Circle, and have been running the Circle since 2012. With participation limited to 12 individuals who vary each year, The Todi Circle offers an unparalleled experience in the photoworld.

The Todi Circle was truly one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in a long time. As I’ve tried to explain it to friends on my return, it was a bit like summer camp—but one where the food and the housing were much better! Like camp, we were thrown together with a group of people we largely didn’t know but who all shared a similar passion. And we talked, openly and honestly, often with great insight—and it seemed to me without much or any of the usual snide critique that happens at conferences or other professional gatherings—about that shared passion.

It truly was a remarkable experience, sharing views and perspectives in such a constraint-free setting. A very big thanks to all of you, and especially to the TODI team who makes this happen year after year.

In all ways - practical and philosophica - Todi Circle was an unparalleled gift: a chance to reflect on questions as weighty as response-ability and as pleasurable as wondering what creative pasta we might be offered at lunch. You tended to our every need, gave us a chance to explore a stunningly beautiful corner of Italy and its rich history,.

I found it one of the most stimulating weeks of my life in photography. Wether around the morning seminar table or the various dining tables, the conversations were always open-minded, imaginative and great fun. Many genuine friendships were forged. I hope the next iteration lived up to your expectations. It exceeded mine (not that I really knew what to expect!)

Just to tell you how ‘cold turkey’ it feels not to be with our amazing tiny circle group tonight! No great conversations, excursions and wonderful meals. What I want to say is, thank you so much for this amazing experience.

Your ears must be ringing constantly as I described my great experience to friends, family and colleagues. Thank you for including me in your marvellous Todi Circle and for your remarkable feat of organising and leading us.