Hanjin Group Ilwoo Foundation, 13th 'Ilwoo Photography Award' Contest Announcement

All Artworks Created Based on Photography

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Ilwoo Foundation, a public interest foundation under Hanjin Group, announced on the 14th that it is starting the 13th “Ilwoo (一宇) Photography Award” contest to discover talented photographers and nurture them into world-class artists.

The Ilwoo Photography Award does not limit the field to art or documentary, and selects all works created using photographic media, including those combining photography with painting or video.

The 13th Ilwoo Photography Award will select a total of three winners: one each in the “Exhibition Category” and “Publication Category” among the “Notable Photographers of the Year,” and one “Special Photographer of the Year.” The “Special Photographer of the Year” category integrates applicants from the press photography and nature and environmental documentary categories.

The 13th Ilwoo Photography Award contest runs from the 21st of this month to the 21st of next month. Applicants must submit an application form and a portfolio organized by each theme by uploading them to the Ilwoo Foundation web hard drive according to the form on the Ilwoo Photography Award website.

The first round of judging will take place on December 1st, selecting 24 candidates based on the online submitted documents and portfolios. In the final round, the selected candidates from the first round will undergo in-depth interviews by a panel of domestic and international expert judges to select a total of three winners: two “Notable Photographers of the Year” and one “Special Photographer of the Year.”

Among the photographers selected as “Notable Photographers of the Year,” one in the “Exhibition Category” will receive up to 20 million KRW in production activity funds and hold a solo exhibition at “Ilwoo Space,” while one in the “Publication Category” will be supported with the publication of a solo photobook and a solo exhibition opportunity at “Ilwoo Space,” making it the largest photography award support scale in Korea.

Additionally, one “Special Photographer of the Year” will receive up to 20 million KRW in production activity funds and support for exhibition or publication activities in consultation with the artist.

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