The International Photography Awards (IPA) will host its highly anticipated 2024 award ceremony from November 21st to 23rd, in Athens, Greece.
The event will bring together some of the world’s best photographers, artists, and industry professionals to showcase the very best in photography, provide valuable learning opportunities, and celebrate visual storytelling.
November 21: Best of Show Exhibition
The event kicks off on November 21st with the opening of the Best of Show Exhibition at the House of Lucie Gallery in Athens. Curated by Peter Baki, the exhibition will feature this year’s IPA competition winners in both Professional and Non-Professional categories.
Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of work, from documentary to fine art photography, and experience the creativity of some of the world’s top photographers. The opening reception will offer an unforgettable evening of award-winning photography.
November 22: Portfolio Reviews, Photo Talks, and Jury Panel
On November 22nd, photographers can take part in Portfolio Reviews, where they will receive personalized feedback from industry professionals. This is an invaluable opportunity for photographers looking to refine their portfolios and gain insights into their work.
Later, Photo Talks will feature renowned photographers discussing their creative processes and experiences. These sessions will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the craft and industry.
The Jury Panel will give insight into what makes a great photograph and how the IPA awards are judged. Moderated by IPA founder Hossein Farmani, it offers a chance to learn directly from the experts.
November 23: Peer Review and Awards Ceremony
On November 23rd, the event wraps up with the Peer Review session, where photographers can engage with one another, exchange feedback, and collaborate.
The festival will conclude with the IPA Awards Ceremony at the Basil & Elise Goulandris Museum, where we’ll celebrate the outstanding achievements of the year’s top photographers. The 11 Professional and 11 Non-Professional Category Winners will receive the IPA trophy, and the Photographer of the Year and Discovery of the Year will be revealed.
The IPA 2024 promises to be a highlight for photographers, enthusiasts, and art lovers alike. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an extraordinary celebration of photography in Athens this November.
At the event, you will see exhibited works of the following photographers:
IPA Category Winners
Andrea Paolini Merlo, Benjamin Yavar, Pete Muller, Dale May, Drew Gardner, Paul Szimák, Gleici Rufatto, Maryam Firuzi, Sebastian Copeland, Mark Fromson, César Guardia Alemañi, Kiyoshi Karimizu, Yuji Haikal, Jakub Laichter, Renée Barron, Markus Naarttijärvi, Małgorzata Fober, Blake Burton, Yukihito Ono, Isabella Franceschini, Sandra Hernandez, Bahar Azhgan
Curator Selection
Rollo Hollins, Mustafa Hassona, Nicola Okin, Jorge Delgado-Ureña + others, Michael Dorohovich, Bienvenido Velasco, Jeff Gilbert, Toby Binder, Svet Jaqueline, Marco Marcone, Anna Surinyach, João Coelho, Jörg Rubbert, Tariq Zaidi, Gabriele Rossi, Jan Banning, Giuseppe Cardoni, Pablo Vergara, Maho, Elwira Miezal, Christian Bobst, Chaz Niell, Tom Franks, Ibrahim Iqbal, Maya Hed, Eduardo Amaya.
You can view their winning photographs here.
Visit the event page to see more.