THEME #42Application overview2023FEB
CREATURE
The juror for this month’s competition is Charlotte Dumas, a Dutch photographer who has produced numerous works that question our relationship with animals and nature. The theme, "CREATURE," refers to humans, animals, birds, insects, imaginary existences etc. Each has the ability to understand oneself and others, and to care for one another. In order to realize such a diverse and rich society, do we not need to pay attention not only to humans but also to other "CREATURES?” We are looking forward to seeing wide-ranging submissions that freely interpret this theme; photographs of those important to you, a series that unravels the mysteries of "CREATURES," or even works that question the society in which we live and its future.
[Submission Period] from February 24 to April 24
[Application fee] 2,000JPY per entry
JUDGE
Charlotte Dumas
The notion that the state of humanity can be read and studied by the way we relate to animals is a vital thread in my work. My choice of subject relates directly to the way we use, co-exist with, and define specific animals, assigning various symbolisms to them as well as our own personal reflections.
I’m interested in how we define value when it comes to animals mirroring how we attribute value to others.
Starting out as a photographer I have developed and expanded my practice making short films since 2012. From portraying the funerary horses of Arlington National cemetery (Anima 2012) to working horses in the North of Sweden (Work Horse 2015) to a filmic project consisting of three short (Shio, Yorishiro and Ao) films ensued between 2018 and 2021 with a small Japanese island and its native horses at its center.
STEPS FOR ENTRY
Please provide the necessary information and upload you're images for your entry. See guidelines for more details.
¥2,000 per entry (tax inc.).
Payment by credit card only (except JCB).
Once the payment has been processed, you will receive an entry confirmation email.
It will take about two months until the result announcement. This may vary depending on the number of entries and the availability of the judges.
Note that we will not be communicating on an individual basis about the state of the judging process.
The Grand Prix and shortlists will be announced on this website, All relevant participants will be informedbeforehand via the email address provided during the entry process.
Please be aware that we will not be responding to inquiries about the result.
NOTE
The applicant must be older than 16 years old. If you are underthe age of 18, please apply after obtaining the consent of your parent or guardian. The registration fee is 2,000 JPY for each apply.
PRIZE
| Grand Prix | 100,000 JPY Cash Prize – Portfolio Review by Charlotte Dumas |
|---|---|
| Shortlist | – Exposure on IMA ONLINE and IMA official social media |
| All Contestants | Special access to a limited interview video by IMA |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
| Theme | CREATURE |
|---|---|
| Submission period | From February 24, 2023 to April 24, 2023 |
| Application fee | 2,000JPY per entry. |
| Who can apply? | The applicant must be older than 16 years old. * Please read the Terms of Use before applying. By submitting your application, we will assume that you agree to the Terms of Use. |
| How to apply | – Please go to the application form from “ENTRY”, send the necessary information, and pay the application fee (¥ 2,000 per entry). |
| Image requirements | – All submissions need to be still photographs, no moving images will be accepted. All sorts of post-production processes are allowed. |
COMPETITIONS
OPEN FOR ENTRIES
2023MAR
THEME #43
ANONYMOUS
JUDGE:
Shingo Wakagi
DEADLINE:
Until May 16th
