Over 150 people came to the opening of Stuart Franklin’s The Dogon photo series to benefit the Voss Foundation, at Blomqvist Kunsthandel in Oslo Saturday afternoon.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre kicked off the festivities:

Voss Foundation European Representative Cecilie Malm Brundtland introduced photographer Stuart Franklin:

Stuart addressed the crowd:

Stuart and the Foreign Minister discussed the importance of using images to sway public opinion and bring attention to causes:

Stuart then gave the Foreign Minister and his wife a guided tour:

Guests enjoyed themselves and the photography:

The Foreign Minister and Stuart Franklin with Voss Foundation European Representative Anette Krosby, Voss Foundation Executive Director Kara Gerson, and Cecilie Malm Brundtland:

Stuart chats with Voss Foundation Board member Jeanette Dyhre Kvisvik:

It was a great success! And thanks to generous sponsors such as Blomqvist Kunsthandel, Brodin’s and Studio Technika, and VOSS water, 100% of the proceeds from the photos goes directly to the Voss Foundation.