NTU International Photography Awards 2017

Description

The NTU International Photography Awards (NTU IPA) 2017 is jointly organised by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National Geographic Live Singapore (NatGeo Live). Taking the form of a biennial competition, it reaches out to imagemakers around the world and encourages amateur and professional photographers to contribute creative works in the forms of photography and moving images surrounding a central theme.

The NTU International Awards aims to establish itself amongst the best and the noted awards for photography, making it an annual event for the global community to look forward to in the future.

ART AND SCIENCE

The theme of NTU IPA 2017 is Art, Science and the Image and we are looking for imaginative works where artistry and scientific interests collide. Science has long inspired art and artists, especially in the realm of photography. From the mechanical conceptions of the camera obscura to the chemistry-heavy analogue photography processes, photographers of the past have shown how they harnessed the scientific zeitgeist of their times to advance their art. Fast forward to the 21st century and we see how science and technology have integrated seamlessly into our everyday lives. The ways in which art can engage with science are broadening and we are looking for fresh ideas and explorations that exhibit this crossover.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The competition is free to enter and open to all photographers. We welcome international submissions to three categories: Single Image, Series and Moving Image, under the Open and Studentdivisions. There will also be a special prize for 360° still images to be announced at a later date. The prestigious award comprises a total of SGD$46,500 (USD 30,000) in prize money and sponsored top-tiered cameras. The best submissions, selected by our panel of esteemed judges, will also be showcased in an exhibition held over December 2017 and January 2018, at the prime venue of School of the Arts (SOTA).

CATEGORIES & PRIZES

The theme of NTU IPA 2017 is Art, Science and the Image and we are looking for imaginative works where artistic quality and scientific interests collide. We welcome international submissions to three categories: Single Image, Series and Moving Image, under the Openand Student divisions.

There will also be a special prize for 360° photography to be announced at a later date.