Graduate Photographers Award 2015 Winners Announced

May 22, 2015 | Zoltan Arva-Toth | Photographers | Comment |

10 recently graduated photographers have been announced as the winners of the inaugural Graduate Photographers Award.: Sebastian Bruno, Jack Carvosso, Sophie Green, Robin Lambert, Henna Mattila, Harry Mitchell, Milo Newman, Kate Nolan, Sunil Shah and Miriam Stanke have won mentoring from a Magnum photographer, a portfolio review event with the nomination panel and a slideshow of their work being presented today from 6.30 – 7.30pm at Photo London.

Press Release

WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL GRADUATE PHOTOGRAPHERS AWARD 2015 ANNOUNCED
MAGNUM PHOTOS & PHOTO LONDON PRESENT
THE GRADUATE PHOTOGRAPHERS AWARD 2015

In association with RBB Economics

Ten recently graduated photographers have been announced this morning (21 May 2015) as the winners of the inaugural Graduate Photographers Award in association with Magnum Photos and Photo London. The winners of the award, supported by RBB Economics, have won mentoring from a Magnum photographer, a portfolio review event with the nomination panel and a slideshow of their work on Friday 22 May, 6.30 – 7.30pm at Photo London.

The winners are: Sebastian Bruno, Jack Carvosso, Sophie Green, Robin Lambert, Henna Mattila, Harry Mitchell, Milo Newman, Kate Nolan, Sunil Shah and Miriam Stanke

The Graduate Photographers Award provides a new opportunity for photographers, acknowledging the best emerging practitioners providing them with exposure to both a public and highly professional audience. A team of ten highly skilled industry experts each nominated ten outstanding photographers who have graduated from a UK degree course relating to photography or lens-based media in the last three years. From these nominations, the final selection of ten photographers have been identified by a panel of judges: Kate Bush, Head of Photography for Science Museum Group; Fiona Rogers, Global Business Development Manager at Magnum Photos; Francis Hodgson, Photography Critic at The Financial Times and Professor in the Culture of Photography at University of Brighton; Michael Benson, Director of Candlestar and Olivia Arthur, Magnum photographer.

The Graduate Photographers Award builds on the collective commitment from Magnum Photos, Photo London and RBB Economics in the support, development and advancement of early career photographers. The slideshow at Photo London Friday 22 May, 6.30 – 7.30pm is a free event in the Screening Room at Somerset House.

Emily Graham, Cultural & Education Manager at Magnum Photos London said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Photo London to identify the UK’s rising photographic talent. Magnum are committed to supporting the next generation of image makers, and this award provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support exceptional photographic work being produced by UK graduates. The standard of the shortlist was extremely high, demonstrating a diverse range of approaches. It's been exciting to see the talent and originality displayed by the ten winning photographers.”

Photo London Director, Michael Benson, added “We are delighted to be working with Magnum Photos and to be able to present this new graduate award at our inaugural fair. The commitment to nurturing the next generation of photographic talent runs deep in every aspect of Photo London - from our gallery programme to our award for the most outstanding young artist to present work at the Fair. This award is an absolutely perfect fit.”

Simon Bishop, co-founder and Partner at RBB Economics, said of their support and commitment to the award "RBB Economics is delighted to support the Magnum Photos and Photo London Graduate Photographers Award. We are thrilled to be able to offer this unique opportunity to develop new artistic talent and offer a platform for young practitioners to show their work on such a prestigious and global scale.”

The nomination panel consisted of:
- Bruno Bayley, Editor of VICE Magazine, UK
- Emma Bowkett, Photography Director at the FT Weekend Magazine
- Dr Benedict Burbridge, writer, photography critic and lecturer at University of Sussex & Courtauld Institute of Art
- Lucy Davies, art & photography critic at The Telegraph
- Emily Graham, Cultural & Education Manager at Magnum Photos
- Chris Littlewood, Director of Photography at Flowers Gallery
- Michael Mack, Founder & Director of MACK books
- Shoair Mavlain, curator of photography at Tate
- Louise Proud, Head of Photographs at Philips London
- Aaron Schuman, writer, curator and lecturer at University of Brighton

Photo Credit: Harry Mitchell
 

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