Jimei x Arles Discovery Award
In the 2024 edition, Jimei × Arles and Premium Discovery Partner Xiaohongshu once again join forces to launch the Discovery Award. The establishment of the Jimei × Arles Discovery Award aims to discover and promote talented Chinese photographers on the international stage. This year, four curators are invited to nominate a total of eight photographers as finalists. The prize winner will receive a prize supported by Xiaohongshu of RMB 100,000 (pre-tax) and will be invited to hold a solo exhibition at the next edition of the Rencontres d'Arles in France, representing a new force in Chinese photography.
The participating artists of this year’s “Jimei × Arles Discovery Award” include Alice Wang (Exhibition: The Earth is Plummeting Towards the Sun While Just Missing It) and Alison Chen (Exhibition: A Hole to the Water), nominated by curators Gan Yingying & Zhou Yichen; Kanthy Peng (Exhibition: Angelus Novus) and Zheng Andong (Exhibition: How to [Un]name a Tree), nominated by curator Michael Guo; Ivy Ma (Exhibition: Bird of Shape) and Yuk Mui Law (Exhibition: Song of the Exile, Scene II), nominated by curator Chris Wan Feng; Jia Yu (Exhibition: Strangers) and Xu Zhe (Exhibition: In Search of The Gold), nominated by curator Wang Paopao.
Xiaohongshu photoGRAPHY
What defines a great work of art in this era? The imagination of "this photograph" or "this short film" evolves annually. It might be provocative, precise, or imbued with boundless imagination... While the answer remains elusive, Xiaohongshu Photography believes that great works stem from inspiring moments—resonances felt by both the photographer and the viewer.
Images are, by their very nature, our dialogue with the world, with life, and with ourselves.
In 2023, Xiaohongshu launched the "Xiaohongshu Image Discovery Project", aiming to support the creation and development of the imaging industry through content co-creation, industry connections, and awards. On August 1st, 2024, in conjunction with this project, Xiaohongshu officially initiated the "Xiaohongshu Inspiring Moments Award", calling for high-quality visual creations within the platform. To date, the competition has received nearly a million submissions. The outstanding works will be featured in the "Xiaohongshu Inspiring Moments Exhibition", touring six cities across the country. We eagerly anticipate each inspiring encounter.
Through the "Xiaohongshu Inspiring Moments Award" and its exhibition, Xiaohongshu Photography aspires to honor every individual, every work, and every dialogue. We aim to spotlight promising creators and captivating visual forms, fostering their growth both on our platform and beyond.