THEME #20Winners2021FEB
RELATIONSHIP
WINNERS LIST
THEME SUMMARY
The many shapes and forms of “RELATIONSHIP” that exist in this world; As we are made aware once again, of the importance of connections, how can photography capture this invisible thread between all living things, objects and environments. Families, partners, the intimacy between individuals, the relationship between nature and society; although they seem unrelated at first sight, every story is linked to each other. They respond to emotions and events unexpectedly and develop new “relationships”. All the while, the linkage of history, or the reflection on the connection between time and people may also be the foundation which expands to our future. This is your chance to visualize in photography, the invisible yet, certainly existing and infinite relationships.
[Submission Period] from February 2 to April 2
JUDGE
Lin Zhipeng
Lin Zhipeng(aka No.223) Born in Guangdong, China in 1979. Based in Beijing. Created in 2003, his blog “North Latitude 23” where he published everyday pictures accompanied by short texts received millions views and made him famous among the web community. Lin is a leading figure of new Chinese photography emerging in the last decade, popularizing his work originally via social media and other online platforms as well as his self-published zines. Naming himself “No. 223” after the police character in Wong Kar-Wai’s movie Chungking Express, he offers his point of view on an alternative youth spirit and culture in an often conservatively Chinese cultural context. He published Flowers and Fruits (T&M Project) in 2019 and Grand Amour (Witty Books) in 2020. He has held many exhibitions in China and abroad including the solo exhibition “223@Akio Nagasawa Gallery Aoyama” in 2019.
NOTE
Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain consent from a parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant is under 18, it will be assumed that consent has been obtained.
PRIZE
| Grand Prix | -Exhibition of your work at Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS |
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| Second Prize | Exhibition of your work at Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS |
| Shortlist | Introduction of your work on the official website of Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 and on IMA ONLINE |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
| How to apply | – From the “ENTRY” button on the application theme “Open call” page, proceed to the dedicated form. – One entry allows you to upload 1 to 5 photos, however in that case, all your photographs in the entry will be judged as 1 series. If you would like to submit multiple series, please make another entry. There is no limit to the number of entries per theme. – Please read the Terms of Use before applying. By submitting your application, we will assume that you agree to the Terms of Use.
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| Who can apply? | – Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant under 18 applies, it will be deemed that they have obtained such consent. – Otherwise, anyone is welcome! We have no restriction in terms of your nationality, age, gender or experience (Professional/Amateur). |
| Submission period | August 21, 2025 – September 21 |
| Image requirements | – All submissions need to be still photographs, no moving images will be accepted. All sorts of post-production processes are allowed. – DVD/Blue-Ray submissions will be rejected. – If the submitted work is deemed non-photographic, it may not be judged. – One entry can include up to five files, each up to 10 MB in size. – Any work that violates the rights of a third party (copyright, trademark right, portrait rights) cannot be submitted. If the work includes anything created by a third party (art work, films, photographs, music…etc.) and if it may concern any other rights, there is a need for you to have gotten permission from all party involved before you enter. – After the winners are decided, they may be asked to submit high-resolution image data for printing large works to be exhibited at Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS. – You may submit between 1 and 5 photos per entry; however, the number of works that can be exhibited may vary depending on the exhibition location. |
