NTU International Photography Awards 2017
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a young, research-intensive university in Singapore with a cosmopolitan and vibrant campus.
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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.
Jury
Gwen Lee
Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Singapore International Photography Festival and DECK
Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Singapore International Photography Festival and DECK
Yumi Goto
Photography Curator, Editor, Researcher, Educator, Consultant and Publisher, also co-founder and curator for the Reminders Photography Stronghold in TokyoYumi Goto is an independent photography curator, editor, researcher, consultant, educator and publisher who focuses on the development of cultural exchanges that transcend borders.
Photography Curator, Editor, Researcher, Educator, Consultant and Publisher, also co-founder and curator for the Reminders Photography Stronghold in TokyoYumi Goto is an independent photography curator, editor, researcher, consultant, educator and publisher who focuses on the development of cultural exchanges that transcend borders.
Munem Wasif
photographer and one of the curators of Chobimela VII, International Festival of Photography.
photographer and one of the curators of Chobimela VII, International Festival of Photography.
Silke Schmickl
works as a curator at the National Gallery Singapore and is the co-founder of the curatorial platform Lowave.
works as a curator at the National Gallery Singapore and is the co-founder of the curatorial platform Lowave.
Timeline
Asia/Singapore
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The NTU IPA Winners’ Showcase will be held from 15 December 2017 to 14 January 2018, at the School of the Arts (SOTA) Art Gallery.
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The NTU IPA Winners’ Showcase will be held from 15 December 2017 to 14 January 2018, at the School of the Arts (SOTA) Art Gallery.
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