The 10th anniversary exhibition of the Istanbul Photo Awards, organized by Anadolu, was presented for the second time to art lovers in New York. The exhibition was showcased at the Blue Gallery in New York from November 7 to 12.
Previous Stage: A Grand Opening at Türkevi
The first exhibition of the 10th anniversary edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards was held on October 15 at Türkevi in New York. Hosted by AA Director-General Serdar Karagöz, the opening ceremony attracted a significant number of ambassadors, diplomats, international representatives, academics, and media professionals.
Striking Photos from Around the World
The exhibition featured remarkable photographs from around the globe. Held at Blue Gallery on 46th Street in Manhattan, the exhibition from November 7 to 12 displayed images capturing global events. The works of 32 photographers who won awards in 10 categories covered topics ranging from Israel’s attacks in Palestine to the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquake, from Mexican drug cartels to refugee camps in Afghanistan, and from plastic waste in Nigeria to the lives of elephants in Sri Lanka’s landfills.
Depicting Global Events
The exhibition showcased stunning photos from categories such as news, environment, sports, portraiture, and daily life. Particularly notable were images of the devastating 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake, described as the “disaster of the century,” as well as other global issues like plastic usage in Nigeria and the conditions of Sri Lankan elephants in landfills, reflecting significant events from last year.
Iconic Moments from the Sports World
The exhibition also featured powerful images from the sports world, including the World Swimming Championship in Japan and the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament. These photos captured unforgettable moments and emotions from the sports scene in 2023.
High Interest in Photo Submissions
Over 20,000 photo submissions were received for this year’s Istanbul Photo Awards. The competition evaluates single and series photos in categories such as news, sports, environment, portrait, and daily life.
Event and Sponsorships
The 10th-anniversary exhibition of the Istanbul Photo Awards was held with the communication sponsorship of Turkcell. Sony sponsored the awards, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) supported the event as the international event sponsor, and Turkish Airlines was the official airline sponsor.
For more detailed information about the awarded photographs, visit the official website of the Istanbul Photo Awards at istanbulphotoawards.com.