Russian, Ukrainian Photographers Shortlisted for World’s Top Award
Four Russians and one Ukrainian photographer have been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Sony World Photography Awards.
Works by Sasha Bauer, Fyodor Savintsev, Alexey Pavlov and Igor Kryukov of Russia, as well as Maryna Masel of Ukraine, were selected from a record-breaking number of over 300,000 entries from 220 countries. Another notable entry, a portrayal of Russia's Face-Slapping Championship, was submitted by a U.S.-based photographer of Russian descent, Anton Dotsenko.
Held for 14 consecutive years, the Sony World Photography Awards recognizes the world’s leading photography professionals whose works reflect a combination of technical excellence and a fresh perspective on contemporary reality.
This year, photos by Bauer and Savintsev will also be among those competing for the top prizes awarded across 10 categories.
While the winners won't be announced until April, you can already take a look at works by the shortlisted photographers below:
Works by Sasha Bauer, Fyodor Savintsev, Alexey Pavlov and Igor Kryukov of Russia, as well as Maryna Masel of Ukraine, were selected from a record-breaking number of over 300,000 entries from 220 countries. Another notable entry, a portrayal of Russia's Face-Slapping Championship, was submitted by a U.S.-based photographer of Russian descent, Anton Dotsenko.
Held for 14 consecutive years, the Sony World Photography Awards recognizes the world’s leading photography professionals whose works reflect a combination of technical excellence and a fresh perspective on contemporary reality.
This year, photos by Bauer and Savintsev will also be among those competing for the top prizes awarded across 10 categories.
While the winners won't be announced until April, you can already take a look at works by the shortlisted photographers below:
Alexey Pavlov's "Time to be Together" depicts an intimate relationship forged amid the Covid-19 pandemic...
Alexey Pavlov / Sony World Photography Award
...and the Zoom calls that played an integral role in it.
Alexey Pavlov / Sony World Photography Award
Igor Kryukov's "Cats in contemporary art" presents the animals in a classical composition.
Igor Kryukov / Sony World Photography Award
Fyodor Savintsev rediscovered the natural beauty of the volcanic belt in Russia's remote Kamchatka region.
Fyodor Savintsev / Sony World Photography Award
Playing with color and texture contrasts, Savintsev emphasizes the diversity of the rugged Kamchatka landscape.
Fyodor Savintsev / Sony World Photography Award
Sasha Bauer's work is an exploration of her family's history through the prism of the tumultuous life of her grandfather.
Sasha Bauer / Sony World Photography Award
Bauer tells her grandfather's life story through family heirlooms — from growing up in an orphanage to his years of service in the army.
Sasha Bauer / Sony World Photography Award
U.S.-based Anton Dotsenko depicts Russia's Face-Slapping Championship in all its glory.
Anton Dotsenko / Sony World Photography Award
Works by Ukrainian photographer Maryna Masel aim to raise awareness toward ocean pollution. "Menu For Tomorrow" depicts disposable gloves and bags served up as popular seafood dishes.
Marina Mabel / Sony World Photography Award
