Landings 2020 Metamorphosis

Landings 2020 Metamorphosis is an online photography exhibition that celebrates the work of 63 photographers from around the world. The exhibition was curated by ThePadilla, a photography platform based in London. The theme of the exhibition is “metamorphosis,” which is explored through the lens of photography.

Your work, which can be found under your name Michael Turner, is a series of antique monochrome photographs of landscapes. The photographs are all taken from a high vantage point, and they offer a bird’s-eye view of the landscape. The photographs are all very abstract, and they seem to suggest a sense of transformation or change.

The opening party for the exhibition was held on the evening of Monday, July 27, 2020. The party was live-streamed on Instagram, and it featured interviews with the participating photographers.

Unfortunately I was engaged with The Photographers Gallery in a mock judging of this years Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2020.

The 2020 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize shortlist was:

  • Mohamed Bourouissa
  • Anton Kusters
  • Mark Neville
  • Clare Strand

The winner of the prize was Mohamed Bourouissa. Bourouissa’s work explores themes of migration, identity, and social justice. He is known for his large-scale installations and photographs that often feature found objects and materials. His work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world.

The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize is an annual award given to a living photographer who has made a significant contribution to the medium. The prize is worth £30,000 and is accompanied by a solo exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery in London.

Mohamed Bourouissa, Anton Kusters, Mark Neville, and Clare Strand are all contemporary photographers known for their unique approaches to visual storytelling. Here is a brief introduction to each of them:

  1. Mohamed Bourouissa (b. 1978) – Born in Algeria and raised in France, Bourouissa is a contemporary photographer and filmmaker known for his work exploring social issues and the urban environment. His photography often focuses on marginalized communities, capturing their everyday lives and struggles. Bourouissa’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and the Venice Biennale.
  2. Anton Kusters (b. 1974) – A Belgian photographer, Kusters is best known for his work documenting the Yakuza, the Japanese crime syndicate, in an intimate and immersive project titled “Odo Yakuza Tokyo.” The project spanned over two years, allowing him unprecedented access to this secretive world. In addition to the Yakuza project, Kusters has worked on other documentary projects, exploring themes of identity, memory, and loss.
  3. Mark Neville (b. 1966) – A British artist and photographer, Neville focuses on socially engaged photography that tackles political and social issues. His work often engages with communities and is presented in a variety of formats, such as books, exhibitions, and films. One of his well-known projects is “Deeds Not Words,” which documents the lives of people affected by environmental pollution in the UK.
  4. Clare Strand (b. 1973) – A British photographer, Strand is known for her conceptual and experimental approach to photography. She often explores themes of communication, technology, and the relationship between photography and other visual arts. Strand’s work has been exhibited in numerous institutions and galleries, including the Tate Modern in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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