The Royal Photographic Society Awards
The Royal Photographic Society has announced its latest set of awards, the world’s longest running photography prize, with a selection of outstanding international photographers being honoured.
THE LATEST SET of recipients of The Royal Photographic Society Awards, the world’s longest running photography prize, have been announced, with the most prestigious honour – The RPS Centenary Medal – being awarded to Susan Derges (left) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art of photography. Based in Devon, Susan creates photographic artwork exploring nature, often without a camera, using the landscape itself to create her imagery.
The RPS Award for Achievement in the Art of Photography goes to Senegalese photographer, Omar Victor Diop (above and right). Working initially on photographic landscapes, Omar then moved into fashion photography. His personal practice focuses on fine art portraiture, including self-portraiture, and he’s been internationally exhibited.
Reflecting the science of photography, The RPS Progress Medal in the science of photography has been presented to David Malin who developed new techniques to support astronomical photography, allowing for greater detail to be seen. The ‘Malin 1’ galaxy, the largest known spiral galaxy, was named after him.
One of the most significant curators and writers on photography, Charlotte Cotton has received The RPS Award for Photography Curatorship, Criticism or Research. Charlotte has had a significant impact on photography through her exhibitions and publications, while her book, The Photograph as Contemporary Art (2004), is in its fourth edition and is considered a key text in charting the rise of photography as an undisputed art form in the 21st century.
Among the new RPS Honorary Fellows is the UK photographer and educator Richard Billingham, (below) best known for his 1996 book, the acclaimed Ray’s A Laugh, a stark documentation of his parents and wider issues of class and poverty.
