THEME #44Winners2023APR
TRICK
WINNERS LIST
THEME SUMMARY

Kensuke Koike, the jury for this competition, is known for his surprising yet playful and whimsical collages. How would you see “TRICK” in photography? It may be handmade collages such as that of Koike, or you could perhaps turn the errors that occur during the making into a “TRICK.” You can also find myriads of images on social media trying to catch people’s attention with funny, beautiful, or chilling digital edits. Or, it is possible to consider the photography media itself as a “TRICK.” Show us how you would depict your take on “TRICK” through photography.
[Submission Period] from April 14 to June 28
[Application fee] 2,000JPY per entry
JUDGE

Kensuke Koike
(Photographer)
Born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 1980. He graduated from Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia (Italy) in 2004 and IUAV University, Faculty of Arts and Design (Italy) in 2007. His wide-ranging creative practice includes photo-collage, installations, sculpture, and moving images. Since 2005, he has held numerous group and solo exhibitions in Italy, Germany, USA, Canada, UK and others. Lives and works in Venice, Italy
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 Kensuke Koike |
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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 | TRICK |
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Submission period | From April 14, 2023 to |
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. |