Otto Steinert Prize
The Otto Steinert Prize , also known as the Dr. Otto Steinert Prize , is a sponsorship award from the German Society for Photography (DGPh), which is awarded every two years as a grant for the implementation of new photo projects. The prize was founded in 1979 by the Image Section of the DGPh and has been advertised every two years since 1983. It serves in memory of the photographer and educator Otto Steinert (1915–1978), who founded subjective photography and , as a curator and teacher at the Folkwang School in Essen, shaped an entire generation of photographers and exhibition organizers.
Prize money
The prize is endowed with 5,000 euros, which can also be divided among several winners.
Award criteria
The Otto Steinert Prize of the Image Section of the German Society for Photography (DGPh) should enable a photographic project proposed by the applicant to be realized within one year. When making the decision, independent image services are taken into account, regardless of their stylistic orientation or their subject matter.
canditature
Each applicant must submit an exposé describing the subject, objective and presentation technique of the planned photographic work. In addition, a short biography must be submitted showing the most important personal and professional stations as well as any previous publications and exhibitions.
Individuals or groups of people who have their permanent residence in Germany can apply.
Award winners
- 2019: Rafael Heygster , Hanover
- 2017: Ina Schoenenburg , Berlin
- 2015: Georg Brückmann , Leipzig
- 2013: Björn Siebert, Leipzig
- 2011: Axel Hoedt, London
- 2009: Pepa Hristova, Hamburg
- 2007: Maziar Moradi, Berlin
- 2004: Lukas Roth , Cologne
- 2002: Dirk Gebhardt , Cologne; Ralf Meyer, Kiel
- 2000: Axel Boesten, Bochum
- 1998: Katrin Thomas , New York
- 1995: Arwed Messmer , Berlin
- 1993: Jitka Hanzlová , Essen
- 1991: Gerard Saitner, Kassel
- 1989: Stefan Dolfen, Essen
- 1987: Ulrich Görlich , Berlin
- 1985: Wolfgang Zurborn , Dortmund
- 1983: Thomas Berndt, Laatzen
- 1981: Heiner Blum , Kassel; Thomas Deutschmann, Auhagen; Jürgen Hocker, Gaby Winkler, Cologne; Andreas Horlitz, Essen; Holger Stumpf, Hamburg
- 1979: Hermann Stamm, Kassel
Web links
- Literature by and about Otto Steinert Prize in the catalog of the German National Library
- Otto Steinert Prize website
- Otto Steinert Prize of the DGPh
Individual evidence
- ^ German Society for Photography, Image section (ed.), Tina Schelhorn (red.): Otto Steinert Prize 1979–1998 . Locher, Cologne 1998, ISBN 3-930054-32-9 .