Canon has announced the winners of its New Cosmos of Photography 2016 competition. This year, the work of German photographer Benjamin Breitkopf was presented with an Honourable Mention Award. His entry is a visual essay looking at the political, historical and cultural situation surrounding the 2014 revolution in Ukraine. The judges were captivated with Breitkopf’s presentation approach, which utilises a three channel video installation that reflects the many layers and voices featured in his project. “We are delighted to see an increasing number of international photographers entering the New Cosmos of Photography competition,” commented Junko Kimura, General Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Canon. “Every day, we are exposed to hundreds of images, and in this competition, we are pushing the boundaries of photography. It’s amazing to see the creative ways and unexpected points of view participants use to convey their ideas through imagery.” The 2016 New Cosmos of Photography Tokyo Exhibition, showcasing the prize-winning works of the contest, will be held from Saturday, October 29 to Sunday, November 20 at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.

Canon Press Release

Canon announces the winners of the New Cosmos of Photography 2016 competition

"Once you have no horse, then you do not know the way" by Benjamin Breitkopf, Honourable Mention Award winner

London, UK - 19 October, 2016 – Canon, world leader in imaging, has announced the winners of its New Cosmos of Photography 2016 competition. The Excellence Award Selection Committee, composed of both professional photographers and international art curators, selected seven Excellence Award winners and 14 Honourable Mention Award winners from a pool of 1,723 entrants, a 14% increase on last year’s entries.

This year, the work of German photographer Benjamin Breitkopf was presented with an Honourable Mention Award. His entry is a visual essay looking at the political, historical and cultural situation surrounding the 2014 revolution in Ukraine. He documents not only the unique features of the country’s landscapes, cityscapes and people, but also its cultural roots and practices, rituals, religious beliefs and traditions, popular songs and conflicting viewpoints.  These combine to offer an in-depth look at Ukraine’s cultural identity during a time of rapid change for the nation. The judges were captivated with Breitkopf’s presentation approach, which utilises a three channel video installation that reflects the many layers and voices featured in his project.

All winning images from this year’s competition will be exhibited at the New Cosmos of Photography Tokyo Exhibition (29 October - 20 November, 2016), where the Grand Prize winner will be selected. The Grand prize winner will receive JPY 1 million and the right to hold a solo exhibition at the New Cosmos of Photography 2017. The other Excellence Award and Honourable Mention Award winners will also receive prize money and the right to showcase their best works at this year’s exhibition.

“We are delighted to see an increasing number of international photographers entering the New Cosmos of Photography competition,” commented Junko Kimura, General Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Canon Inc. “Every day, we are exposed to hundreds of images, and in this competition, we are pushing the boundaries of photography. It’s amazing to see the creative ways and unexpected points of view participants use to convey their ideas through imagery.”

For additional information about this year’s New Cosmos of Photography competition, please visit the New Cosmos of Photography homepage at: www.canon.com/scsa/newcosmos/

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