THEME #36Application overview2022JUL
MISTAKE
We are living in a time where most creative tools are virtually perfect. Cameras, computers, phones, applications, navigation systems; no mistakes are allowed. Society teaches us to avoid mistakes, yet, they are essential to creative practice. Many artists have reached unexpected inspiration through machine errors or their own simple mistakes. Interpreting the theme “MISTAKE” through multiple perspectives, challenge yourself to develop images full of creativity. For our judge always full of playful and unique ideas, we look forward to seeing works that will make Erik Kessels gasp.
[Submission Period] from July 25 to September 26
[Application fee] 2,000JPY per entry
JUDGE
Erik Kessels
（Artist, designer, curator）
Born in 1966, in the Netherlands. Artist, designer, and curator with a strong interest in photography. In 1996, he established the communication agency, KesselsKramer, based in Amsterdam and London. Up to the present, he has published over 80 books, all “reutilizing” images. He has recently opened an exhibition at SFMoMA.
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 Erik Kessels |
|---|---|
| Shortlist | – Exposure on IMA ONLINE and IMA official social media |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
| Theme | MISTAKE |
|---|---|
| Submission period | From July 25, 2022 to September 26, 2022 |
| 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. |
