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He, too, experienced the sudden breaking down of old habits and the feeling of insecurity, which seemed to determine every plan for the future. Young adults living in the times of Corona: the German photographer (born 2000) traces the effects of the pandemic on his generation.

#E leitz wetzlar camera series#

Victoria Razo from the series “Haitian Migration Crisis” (Image credit: Victoria Razo/LOBA 2022) The group founded in 2018, includes Aliona Kardash (born 1990), Maximilian Mann (born 1992), Ingmar Björn Nolting (born 1995), Arne Piepke (born 1991) and Fabian Ritter (born 1992 For months, the German photography collective DOCKS documented the destruction and suffering, as well as the tough reconstruction efforts. In July 2021, entire areas of Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia were devastated due to unusually heavy rainfall and the resulting floods. Even so, the indigenous communities have remained impoverished and suffer greatly from the destruction of their vital resourcesĭOCKS Collective: The Flood in Western Germany

Peru has always been rich in mineral wealth consequently, mining is an important economic asset for the country. This black and white series, taken over the past five years or so by the Italian photojournalist (born 1988), documents the serious ramifications of unrestrained mining for the local populace. This is a wake-up call in the form of photography: in this series, the Indonesian photographer (born in 1989) documents a humanitarian crisis and the effects of flooding along the coastal regionsĮven today, Peruvian mining is still defined by neo-colonial structures. The capital of Jakarta is already known as the fastest sinking metropolis in the world. It threatens the livelihoods of millions of people their displacement has long become a reality. Visually striking images illustrate how the advance of climate change is threatening and destroying every aspect of life, be it in Africa, North or South AmericaĪs the largest island nation on the planet, Indonesia is acutely affected by ongoing climate change. Lynsey Addario: Women on the Frontline of Climate Changeįour perspectives on the consequences of climate change: the American photojournalist (born 1973) presents women firefighters in Northern California indigenous women in the Brazilian Amazon fighting slash-and-burn practices and land appropriation women from flooded areas in Southern Sudan and women in the drought-plagued regions of Ethiopia. Irene Barlian from the series “Land of the Sea” (Image credit: Irene Barlian/LOBA 2022)Īn overview of the LOBA 2022 shortlisted series (Main and Newcomer categories, in alphabetical order): Supporting the work and commitment of photographers around the globe is an increasingly important and meaningful task, which Leica Camera AG is happy to take on' The fact that we live in challenging times, defined by climate change and global crises, has also left its mark on this LOBA year. Speaking about LOBA 2022, Karin Rehn-Kaufmann says: 'Once again this year, we were impressed by the diversity and high quality of the series submitted it was particularly delightful to see the many young participants, as well as the higher proportion of women photographers. The members of the LOBA 2022 jury include: Alessia Glaviano, Head of Global PhotoVogue and Director of the PhotoVogue Festival (Italy) Natalia Jiménez-Stuard, Photo Editor of The Washington Post (USA) Dominic Nahr, Photographer (Switzerland) Azu Nwagbogu, Founder and Director of the African Artists´ Foundation (AAF) and the LagosPhoto Festival (Nigeria) Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Art Director and Chief Representative Leica Galleries International (Austria)

The winner of the LOBA receives 40,000 euros and Leica camera equipment valued at 10,000 euros and the winner of the Newcomer Award receives 10,000 euros and a Leica Q2. The LOBA is one of the most highly endowed and prestigious awards in the field of photography. After the exhibition in Wetzlar, the LOBA 2022 presentation will be shown at other Leica Galleries and at photo festivals around the world. On October 20 2022, the winners in the Main and Newcomer categories will be honored during an award ceremony, within the framework of a large Celebration of Photography, during which the Leica Hall of Fame Award will also be presented.įollowing the award ceremony, all the LOBA series will be on display in a large exhibition at the Ernst Leitz Museum, produced with the kind support of WhiteWall.Ī comprehensive accompanying catalogue will be presented in conjunction. DOCKS Collective from the series “The Flood in Western Germany” (Image credit: DOCKS Collective/LOBA 2022)Īll this year’s shortlisted series will be introduced on the LOBA website (opens in new tab), over the coming months, leading up to October.