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11th edition

PhMuseum 2023 Photography Grant

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Results

New Generation Prize

New Generation Prize Recipient
Si El Sol Llegara A Oscurecer (y No Brille Más) by Joseph Ladron De Guevara

€2,000 plus a projection at Verzasca Photo 2023, Jakarta International Photo Festival 2023, and PhMuseum Days 2023, and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.

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New Generation Prize Honourable Mentions

Projection at Verzasca Photo 2023, Jakarta International Photo Festival 2023, and PhMuseum Days 2023, and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.

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Solo Exhibition at PhEST

Prize Recipient
Eviction by Ingmar Björn Nolting

Selected by PhEST’s team the work is granted a solo show during the upcoming edition of the festival to be held in Monopoli, Italy in September 2023.

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Solo Exhibition at Getxophoto

Prize Recipient
Protege Noctem – If Darkness Disappeared by Mattia Balsamini

Selected by Maria Ptqk, Artistic Director of Getxophoto, the work is granted a exhibition during the new edition of the festival which will be held in Getxo, Basque Country, Spain in June 2023.

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Residency Bursary at Landskrona Foto

Prize Recipient
Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction by Masha Wysocka

Selected by Jenny Nordquist, Landskrona Foto's Director, the work is granted a 6-week residency bursary happening in Autumn 2023 in Landskrona.

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A Solo Exhibition at Fonderia 20.9

Prize Recipient
H Is For HEMP by Maren Krings

Selected by Fonderia 20.9's Curators Chiara Bandino and Francesco Biasi the work is granted an exhibition in their gallery in Verona, Italy, in 2023.

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Main Prize Shortlist

About

PhMuseum 2023 Photography Grant

General Info

The PhMuseum Photography Grant is an annual initiative that recognises the importance of photography and visual storytelling.

Over the years it has grown into a leading photography prize, with previous editions having awarded work by photographers like Max Pinckers, Poulomi Basu, Jacob Aue Sobol, Diana Markosian, and Tomas van Houtryve, among many others. Now in its 11th edition, the initiative is designed to support the production and promotion of visual projects through cash prizes, exhibitions at international festivals, a residency program, educational activities and exposure on online media.

The theme is open. All approaches are welcome, from traditional documentary photography to experimental ways of telling a story or sharing a concept. Applicants retain full image copyrights. You can see all the prizes and learn how to apply below, while you can check FAQs here. Thanks for considering this opportunity and best of luck with your applications!

Prizes

  • €10,000 In Cash Prizes

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  • A Solo Exhibition at PhEST

    PhEST’s team will select a work from all the submissions to be granted a solo show during the 8th edition of the festival to be held in Monopoli, Italy in September 2023.

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  • An Exhibition at Getxophoto

    Maria Ptqk, new head curator of Getxophoto, will select a project from all the submissions to be awarded an exhibition during the 17th edition of the festival which will be held in Getxo, Basque Country, Spain in June 2023. In addition to the show production, the winner will receive an artist fee of €400 and accommodation for 2 nights during the Opening Week.

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  • Residency Bursary at Landskrona Foto

    Landskrona Foto's Director Jenny Nordquist, will select a photographer from all the submissions to be awarded a place for the Landskrona Foto Residency. The program takes place for 6 weeks during the autumn of 2023 in Landskrona, Sweden. The artist in residency receives a grant of 15000 SEK (approximately €1500), travel expenses to and from the home country (economy only), an apartment in Landskrona, and an office space. The successful candidate will commit to producing a unique body of work within the residency period, we encourage all interested applicants to add a paragraph to their submission where they propose a project that relates to Landskrona.

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  • A Solo Exhibition at Fonderia 20.9

    Fonderia 20.9’s Curators Chiara Bandino and Francesco Biasi will select a project from all the submissions to be exhibit in their gallery in Verona, Italy, in 2023. The recipient will get an artist fee of €200, a budget of €800 euro to cover the exhibition production and travel expenses, while accommodation and food will be provided during the stay in Verona.

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  • 6 Free Online Portfolio Reviews from PhMuseum Education

    Our team will select 6 photographers from all the applicants, who will be granted a 60-minute online portfolio review with a mentor of their choice from the PhMuseum Education.

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Independent jury

  • Federica Chiocchetti

    MBAL Director

  • Jason Fulford

    Photographer and Publisher

  • Max Siedentopf

    Artist

  • Vasantha Yogananthan

    Photographer and Co-Founder of Chose Commune

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