Urbanautica Institute Awards 2024


ABOUT

We are glad to launch our 6th edition of Urbanautica Institute Annual Awards dedicated to the photographic project in 5 categories! See examples of selected works from previous editions below. We are looking to reward photographers who have distinguished themselves with:

  • the high quality of their research,
  • the ability to convey meaningful messages with their work,
  • the strength to go deeper on those issues most important to society,
  • and who open the language and the narrative form to other perspectives.

We have chosen specific categories and topics. We are aware that there are different and alternative approaches today to the photographic medium and the production of images, and we welcome a variety of photographic modalities (linguistic, structural, formal and expressive) through which these issues are addressed. We care about the depth of intuitive thinking as much as the strength and coherence of the proposal. Discover the 30 photographers featured on the Catalog of Urbanautica Institute Awards (almost 250 pages with great photographic works and insightful texts). This is our favorite and probably our most important publication! Moreover our Annual Institute Awards Contest is an observatory and archive of ideas, perspectives, arguments, criticisms, awareness, and possibilities. A precious mine from which we regularly draw inspiration for our writings, reviews and publications.

Awards categories are:

1. Representations of Space, Architecture and Conflicts
2. Nature, Environment and Perspectives
3. Memories and Traditions
4. People and Communities
5. Anthropology and Territories

See below for description of each category and a selection of past edition awards.

© Catalog Annual Urbanautica Institute Awards 2022. 

JURY

We are the Jury! In the past 15 years, Urbanautica Institute has contributed to the medium of photography by presenting the work of international photographers and educators with great care and attention, while also raising awareness of photography’s role in the world. Our Journal archive counts several hundred interviews, scores of reviews, and almost uncountable photographs and projects. Our credibility is based on research and studies that require years of effort, professionalism, competence, patience, and passion, and is proven through our collaborations with galleries and museums worldwide in the resulting exhibitions and catalogues.

Discover our history.

Urbanautica Institute Annual Awards is an international competition that rewards authorship, and fulfills the mission of stimulating a critical reading of images, and fostering stories and better knowledge of the world while tackling urgencies in society. 

AWARDS

All entrants compete from day one for global exposure to our large following through our journal, Instagram and Facebook page! Special mentions will receive a dedicated page on Urbanautica Institute website! Shortlisted project will be introduced with interviews or reviews. All winning project will be PUBLISHED in the catalog "2024 Urbanautica Institute Awards". 


ALL ENTRANTS get:

  • Global exposure via our social media channels
  • 25% discount on any title of Urbanautica Books

ALL SPECIAL MENTIONS get:

  • Global exposure via our social media channels
  • 25% discount on any title of Urbanautica Books
  • A dedicated page on the Urbanautica website.   

ALL SHORTLISTED PROJECTS get:

ALL 30 WINNERS get:
  • Publication on the 2023 Urbanautica Institute Awards Catalog. See our previous catalog 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 and the 2023's edition to be released this month!!! And from this year winners will be contacted for a special episod of our brand new podcast The Urbanaut!

DEADLINE

December 31st, 2024

Communication regarding finals results is expected within the End of February.

SUBMISSION

Please follow the automatic procedure in 3 easy steps starting with the form below.

1. ENTER YOUR PERSONAL DATA (use the automatic form below)
2. PAY THE FEE 
3. UPLOAD MATERIALS:
- title of the portfolio
- statement of the portfolio
- cover image (250x250 pixels).
- up to 15 images (max. width 2048 pixels)

CONTACTS

If you have any questions or issues with regards to the submission procedure please write to info[at]urbanautica.com.

FAQ

- Can I indicate the categories to which the project belongs?
Sure, just type them in the text along with the statement.

- I paid by Paypal but cannot upload materials?
This happens when the fee is not paid through the automatic procedure. Send us an email and we will register it manually, so you can complete the upload of materials.

- Can I upload more than one project?
Sure, just apply again with the same procedure.

- I don't use Paypal?
Bank transfer is also fine. 

- Can I send any additional material to the submission?
Yes, please send it to info[at]urbanautica.com

 

FINAL

The participants authorize Urbanautica Institute to use pictures of the series for advertising, publishing and press purposes. It is implied that anyone, such as producers, artists, distributors and all other organizations and institutions that submit must own all the rights empowering them to do so and are entirely responsible for their act, and that by submitting they indemnify Urbanautica Institute from any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and attorney's fees arising out of or in connection with third parties in regard to the use of the said submission.

CATEGORIES AND A SELECTION OF PAST WINNERS


1. Representations of Space, Architecture and Conflicts
Projects that stimulate reflection on the conception, planning, construction and representation of space in its form and in its contents. Architecture and planning have played an essential role in these processes, generating conflicts but also opportunities. Urbanization and the development of technologies are changing the way we live and perceive the transformation of cities.

DISCOVER PREVIOUS AWARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THIS CATEGORY .

 

 

2. Nature, Environment and Perspectives
Food crises, wasted resources, climate change, natural disasters, overpopulation, pollution, abandonment of the countryside, deforestation, desertification, extinction of species, loss of biodiversity and so on. There are more and more challenges questioning ethical principles, human rights, ecosystems, and the very nature of the human species.

DISCOVER PREVIOUS AWARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THIS CATEGORY


 

3. Memories and Traditions
Photography plays an essential role in the preservation and illustration of individual memories, families, neighborhoods, and communities. Traditions are also an important ingredient of memory, especially within a historical context. Through them we can understand the genius loci of places, appreciate the human side of geography, the cultural diversity of peoples.

DISCOVER MORE ON PREVIOUS AWARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THIS CATEGORY

 

 

4. People and Communities
Human life in all its expressions and nuances. Through portraiture, photographers can engage physiognomy, gender, social conditions, appearances and habits. Even street photography from its beginnings has highlighted people, and their gestures, in every possible context (domestic, leisure, urban, work, peace and war).

DISCOVER MORE ON THE PREVIOUS AWARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THIS CATEGORY



5. Anthropology and Territories
What is landscape photography? Documentary practices in these years question territories and show new possibilities of reading and interpretation. At the center of all of this is a growing need to understand our position and relationship with the world.

DISCOVER MORE ON THE PREVIOUS AWARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THIS CATEGORY

 

 

 

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