We are pleased to invite you to attend the Paris Photo Prize Exhibition, which will take place at the House of Lucie Budapest, February 9 to 22, 2024. The opening event will take place on February 8, 2024, from 19:00 to 21:00.
The exhibition honoring the work of 1st and 2nd place PX3 category winners and the “State of the World” Curatorial selection from 2023 will be open to the public from February 9 to 22, 16:00 to 19:00. Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners will be shown by projector.
“The State of the World” is a special contest of PX3 (Paris Photo Prize), to share important global stories, eyewitness accounts as told through the lens of the photographer; stories both happy and sad, inspiring and shocking, gentle and brutal; stories to focus your eyes and mind on issues that are current and crucial in our world.
We live in an era where we have faster access to information than any previous generation and limitless amounts of knowledge at our fingertips, and yet it is harder than ever for us to discover the truth.
We are connected to the Internet 24 hours a day but we are more disconnected than ever from our fellow-human beings and the really important issues that affect our world. We are bombarded with an avalanche of opinion polls, fake news, and propaganda till it becomes almost impossible to distinguish fact from fiction and we forget what true storytelling looks like.
With “The State of the World”, our goal is to bring uncensored news, directly from photographers witnessing events with the guarantee that they are not manipulated by the mainstream media or sensationalized for profit.
Thirty stories will be selected by Mr Hossein Farmani, the curated Exhibition will be presented at the Paris Photo Prize in Paris, then will be traveling around the world.
“State of the World” series need to be submitted by continent:
• Europe
• Americas
• Asia
• Africa
• Oceania
• Arctic
• Antarctic
The 30 photographers selected by Mr Hossein Farmani to join the curated ” State of the World” exhibition will receive a cash prize of $200 each and be will be part of the annual Paris Photo Prize exhibition.
Click here to view the 2023 selected “State of the World” series.
Click here to view the 2022 selected “State of the World” series.
Click here to view the 2021 selected “State of the World” series.
Click here to view the 2020 selected “State of the World” series.
Click here to view the 2019 selected “State of the World” series.
Each entry is $35 (USD).
State of the World photographic series consists of a maximum of 10 images sharing a common theme and a single title. A series will be reviewed as a whole, not individually, so all images in the series should work together, and we suggest that the first image should be the best/strongest in the series.
Early Bird Deadline (10%): February 25, 2024
Regular Deadline: May 20, 2024
Final Deadline: June 20, 2024
If you want to learn more about the rules and submission process, please visit the PX3 FAQ or Terms & Conditions page or contact our team at support@px3.fr. Please note that some of the questions and answers listed apply only to the main PX3 Annual competition.
The PX3 Annual Winners Book represents the very best among the thousands of entries received and evaluated by our distinguished Jury panel. The 2023 Edition of the book features not only the “Photographer of the Year” and “Best New Talent”, but also the top category winners, as well as gold/silver/bronze winners from each sub-category, in Professional and Amateur/Student divisions. Honorable Mentions are included as well.
As we enter into the new year, there are many exciting things to look forward to and many happy memories to cherish. The “Prix de la Photographie, Paris” strives to promote the appreciation of photography and to discover new photo talent around the world and introduce it to the artistic community in Paris. In 2023, dozens of new photographer’s work was highlighted and the Px3 family has grown larger and stronger. Look back on the previous year with us and all the Px3 community has accomplished.
Every year, the work submitted to Px3 is stunning and the competition is fierce. The esteemed jury selects both category winners as well as the Photographer of the Year and Best New Talent. Let us look back on this year’s award winning photography that was featured by Px3.
Photojournalist Michael Robinson Chavez explores the Russian invasion of Ukraine as the war entered into its second year. His photography is focused on the destruction of these Ukrainian cities and the lives of the affected people in them.
Made during the pandemic, Ligus's series of self portraits aimed to be a form of therapy for her as she explored her sadness and isolation. Due to the timing of the project, Ligus was able to work entirely independent and without input from others leading to her most personal and intimate series yet.
One of our favorite parts of the Annual Prix de la Photographie is coming together and celebrating the fantastic work that was chosen. From November 7th - 12th, the first and second place Px3 winner’s work was displayed at Galerie 24b in the heart of Paris, France. Alongside the Px3 winners was a selection of photojournalistic work from around the globe curated by Px3 founder Hossein Farmani. Below is an excerpt of Farmani’s curator statement:
“I've also selected stories addressing contemporary social concerns, from London's gay pride to Zurich's feminist strike. Many other tales span the globe, providing insight into our world. My hope is that these stories foster compassion, nurturing an appreciation for our shared humanity and diverse perspectives.”
-Hossein Farmani, Curator and Founder, Px3
Below is an excerpt from one of the curator's selections for 'State of the World'; photographer Antonio Denti.
"I think Px3 State of the World is an excellent container of stories. It mirrors my idea that human events are significant in a way that enlightens on the human condition. So, they are significant to all of us. And this is exactly the spirit I saw in State of the World. As a whole, the collection of those stories – made with similar intent in the most diverse circumstances – become a patchwork that really enlightens about the state of our world."
Read the full interview here.
See below some of the press that the wonderful and talented Px3 finalists and winners have been mentioned in.
https://121clicks.com/inspirations/prix-de-la-photographie-awards-2023-winners
https://px3.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/magazin_PHOTOGRAPHIE.pdf
As we move into the new year, we can look forward to making new photography and new friends. The 2024 Px3 Photography Competition is now accepting submissions from across the world. Submit and be a part of a global community of artists and have your work displayed in Paris!
Professional photographers compete for the top award–the title of “PX3 Photographer of the Year” and $5,000 cash prize. The Photographer of the Year is chosen from among the 1st prize winners in each of the 6 Pro Categories. The winner’s work is publicized internationally, receives the spotlight at all events, is exhibited in Paris, and published in the PX3 Annual Book.
Non-professional photographers compete for the PX3 Best New Talent Award and $2,000 cash prize. The winner is chosen from the 1st prize winners in the 6 Non-Pro/Student categories. The work is publicized and exhibited in Paris, and published in the PX3 Annual Book.
First place winners' work will be exhibited at the PX3 Exhibition in Paris. All first place winners from both the professional and non-professional categories will receive a PX3 certificate and a PX3 winner's logo for promotional purposes.
All winners from both the professional and non-professional categories will receive a PX3 certificate and a PX3 winner's logo for promotional purposes.
PX3 judges award several Certificates of Honorable Mention to both professional and non-professional entries to acknowledge talent as they see fit.
