Aidan Sullivan, Vice President of Reportage at Getty Images and Chairman of the 2010 Honorary Judging Committee, states that the “results speak for themselves; an array of powerful, provocative and moving imagery chosen by some of the most eminent people in our profession.”
The exhibition offers an insight into the trends of contemporary photography, representing the current vitality and authority of the photographic medium. There are few genres left unexplored in this showcase: From captivating photojournalism to experimental fine art, the variety and depth of the subject is apparent. Zelda Cheatle comments: “The international character of these winning images is a testament to the inclusivity of these global awards. Each of these pictures has a place, a purpose, show skill, and forethought. Many are commanding, audacious or even humorous in their exploration of a concept or an opinion.”
The members of the Honorary Judging Committee are selected from the World Photographic Academy, an international body of leading figures. This year’s 12 judges included Nadav Kander, photographer, Bohnchang Koo, photographer, W. M. Hunt, co-founder of Hasted Hunt Kraeutler Gallery, Mark Sealy, Director of Autograph, Michelle Dunn Marsh, co-publisher of Aperture Magazine and editor of Chronicle Books, Scott Thode, photo editor of Fortune Magazine, Chloe Limpkin, Picture Director for Harpers Bazaar Magazine, Roberto Koch, publisher of Contrasto, Monica Allende, picture editor of Sunday Times Magazine, Pablo Bartholomew, photographer, and Trisha Ziff, curator.
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