New Call: AAP Magazine #26 SHAPES

 

© Anna Foersterling

Our 26th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Shapes". A shape is the form of an object or its external boundary, outline, or external surface. Look around you, observe all the points, lines, patterns or silhouettes that surround us. Square or circle, triangle or hexagon, rectangle or oval, the choice is yours!

Reveal us the elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow!

The rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography; composition should be a constant of preoccupation... an organic coordination of visual elements
 Henri Cartier-Bresson

Send us your images - series preferably- both where shapes may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely. Whether in architecture, portrait, landscape, nude, street or any other form of photography - classic or experimental: we're open to all genres and we want to discover the best and most interesting photography from all over the world.

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine #26, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

All winners will have their work published in the fourth printed issue of AAP Magazine, a free copy of the magazine and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com.

PRIZES

1st Place winner
Cash Prize: $500 (US Dollars).
Exclusive interview and winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 26: Shapes
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

2nd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $300 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio in AAP Magazine, Volume 26: Shapes
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

3rd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $200 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 26: Shapes
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Particular Merit Mention
The next 17th winners (ranked from 4 to 20) will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.26.

ENTER HERE

Entry Fee: $30

Jurors: Ann Jastrab & Sandrine Hermand-Grisel 

MORE INFORMATION: HERE

Ruslan Lobanov: Nudes in the City

Photographic exhibition: "Nudes in the City", March 3rd, 2016 to March 25th, 2016
Opening on March 3rd, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Ruslan Lobanov’s cinematographic photograpy will be featured in the upcoming exhibition „Nudes in the City“ at Gallery INA DEDERER & FRIENDS.

Ruslan Lobanov is one of today’s most popular artists in the post Soviet Union space. His black and white, and color, photography have left a strong impact on photography collectors and enthusiasts in both Europe and North America.

Lobanov’s impressive achievements include mention and nomination for California’s Black &
White Spider Awards in 2012 and 2013, and a 2015’s International Color Awards honorable
mention. His works have been exhibited in his home country Ukraine, as well as in Belgium and Germany. His exhibit in Zurich at Gallery INA DEDERER & FRIENDS marks his first show in Switzerland.

Ruslan’s uniqueness comes from the mystery and elaborate elements of female nakedness
which blend harmoniously with collectible accessories, handmade costumes and attentively
selected locations. Ruslan was mostly inspired by his older sister, a designer, and what he calls "the magnificence of beauty" which he was fortunate to have observed as a child, in art books, costumes and creative atmospheres.

Whilst visiting different countries and observing multiple cultures, Ruslan photographed a large mosaic of female models from Havana to Kiev, and from Galle to Moscow. The inimitable aura of each city is reflected in each stunning female’s unique look. «Lobanov’s album is just strikingly brilliant. Full point.», stated Janusz Leon Wisniewski, a reviewer of Nudes in the City. A new book supporting the exhibit, Nudes in the City, features many never-before-seen photos from the main project that was created over the last ten years. The book’s 104 black and white works depict Ruslan’s essence of feminine beauty—confidence and strength with space for the viewer’s interpretation.

Lobanov mostly works with different analogue cameras and the medium format. His favorite is Rolleiflex, but he uses different systems, such as Pentax 67, depending on the project and location. Up to 2015, most of Lobanov’s photos were shot using black and white film. His new photo stories are partially color, partially black and white. All works are limited edition prints, mostly of 15 copies. Photo sizes include 70 cm x 70 cm and 100 cm x 100 cm. The Exhibition Opening will be held on March 3rd, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8.30 pm at Gallery INA DEDERER & FRIENDS. The artist will be present to introduce his work and to sign a limited number of books which will be available for purchase.

Ruslan Lobanov

The Gallery INA DEDERER & FRIENDS is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Zurich. The gallery regularly exhibits different national and international artists, as well as established artists and new talent all handpicked by Ina Dederer.
More information on the Exhibition and Gallery INA DEDER Click Here