Next #02

by World Press Photo Foundation (Editor)

After the big success of Next #01, the book accompanying last year's Joop Swart Masterclass, Schilt Publishing and World Press Photo continue this series with Next #02. The following twelve photographers were chosen to take part in the 2012
Cemil Batur Gokceer, Turkey
Maja Daniels, Sweden
Bieke Depoorter, Belgium
Ilkin Huseynov, Azerbaijan
Tatiana Ilina, Russia
Jia DaiTengFei, China
Hajime Kimura, Japan
Sofie Amalie Klougart, Denmark
Dhruv Malhotra, India
Muhammed Muheisen, Jordan
Ilvy Njiokiktjien, The Netherlands
Anatasia Rudenko, Russia

The final committee choosing these participants consisted Alex Majoli (Italy), photographer Magnum Photos, Dana Lixenberg (The Netherlands), photographer, Maria Mann (USA), director for international relations European Pressphoto Agency, Patrick Witty (USA), international picture editor TIME, and Silvia Omedes (Spain), curator and founder of Photographic Social Vision. The committee commented on their 'You're looking for photography that is not something that a lot of other people can do, but for work that transcends this. It's not enough just to like someone's aesthetic; there must also be something surprising about it. We're looking for another layer. We want to be moved, surprised, excited...' In preparation for the masterclass meeting in November, the participants will execute a photo essay on a theme, which for this year is 'trust'.
Since 1994, the Joop Swart Masterclass has brought together some of the finest young photographers from around the world, and leading professionals in the fields of cocumentary photography and photojournalism. It offers a focused, intimate and reflective learning experience to young photographers, aiming to foster their intellectual, artistic and professional growth. The Joop Swart Masterclass holds prime position among the seminars, debates and other educational programmes regularly organized within the World Press Photo Academy. It is named after the foundation's laste chairman, who was a passionate supporter of young photographic talent.

159 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2013

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The World Press Photo Foundation is a major force in developing and promoting the work of visual journalists and visual storytellers, with a range of activities and initiatives that span the globe.

It was formed in 1955, when a group of Dutch photographers organized a contest to expose their work to international colleagues and exchange knowledge with them. That annual competition has since grown into one of the most prestigious awards in photojournalism and digital storytelling, the exhibition it produces is seen by four million people worldwide each year, and the World Press Photo Foundation has become much more than a contest.

Freedom of expression, freedom of speech and freedom of the press are indispensable, and quality visual journalism is essential for the accurate and independent reporting that makes these freedoms possible. The World Press Photo Foundation work to develop and promote quality visual journalism and visual storytelling because people deserve to see their world and express themselves freely.

Today, when the world, the press and photography itself are undergoing seismic changes - and when visual literacy is more important than ever - the World Press Photo Foundation strive to help visual journalists and storytellers, as well as their audience, understand and respond to these transformations so these freedoms can be secured and creativity can flourish. To help achieve this the foundation partner with a number of international organisations.