The days And May 16 17, students of the Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the Rey Juan Carlos University have participated in the 5th edition of the Photography Book Fair, celebrated in EST_ART Space (Alcobendas, Madrid), a fair already consolidated as a referent inside of the Madrid's cultural panorama.
In this edition, students have contributed with almost twenty publications, fruit of his academic and artistic work around photo book as a narrative format and visual experimentationThe presence of the Degree at this fair reflects the commitment of the degree to the professionalization of studentstoday is your insertion across contemporary cultural and publishing circuits. “It has been a very enriching experience since we have had the opportunity to get closer to a professional artistic environment. In addition, it has allowed us to be able to converse with different artists and that they themselves explain their creative process to make your photobooks"He explained Ariadna Calvo Velarde, One students participants.
“Environments like these are what allow you Meet other artists who share your interests and share their experiences with you."The university's ability to provide us with events like these is something we're truly grateful for. This way, we can approach the art world from different perspectives and learn from each other," she also emphasized. Celia Carazo, another of the female students involved. For its part, the student Chynna Linato He says, “The way each artist captured their personal ideas in their photos made me think about art and its different forms. Some of these artists were even professionals mentioned in our classes, and meeting them in person was very inspiring. "
The activity has been driven from the Drawing area and Aesthetics and Theory of the Arts by teachers Nuria Rey, Miguel S. Moñita y Tomas Zarza, who highlight the importance of these spaces as a fundamental part of artistic training. 
"Our priority is for students to come into contact with the real artistic ecosystem. and understand that their work has a place beyond the classroom,” says Zarza. Professor S. Moñita emphasizes that “participating in this fair not only allows them to make their proposals visible, but also confront them, talk y grow in the artistic community.”
The Book Fair Photographic brings together every year Photographers, publishers, specialized magazines, schools, associations and workshops who share their work, generate networks and bring this artistic medium closer to the public. For the students of the Degree in Fine Arts, it has been a valuable opportunity for learning, visibility and connection with the professional sector.