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Vogue Singapore
4 days ago
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- Vogue Singapore
PhotoVogue unveils the ‘Women by Women' shortlist
PhotoVogue is proud to unveil the shortlist of the most talented artists selected from Women by Women , our most ambitious Global Open Call to date. This digital exhibition brings together a remarkable group of 150 photographers and video makers whose work explores what it means to see—and be seen—as a woman. With nearly 100,000 submissions from over 9,500 artists across 149 countries and territories, the response was extraordinary—a testament to the urgency, depth, and beauty of the female gaze in contemporary image-making. From intimate portraits to bold conceptual narratives, from fashion to documentary, the selected works span a wide range of voices, styles, and visions. These artists' works stand out for their originality, emotional resonance, and aesthetic strength. Together, they form a moving visual chorus that challenges norms, expands representation, and reclaims space. This year, PhotoVogue is doing things a little differently. Instead of revealing everything at once, we're unveiling it in stages—building momentum toward the next edition of the PhotoVogue Festival. Additional announcements and new, incredible initiatives are on the horizon—so make sure to return to this page and follow us on Instagram to stay updated. Be sure to continue checking the exhibition for further updates on our incredible international jury, our grantees, the artists selected for the PhotoVogue Festival, as well as the selected artists for the portfolio reviews. Women by Women is more than a showcase—it's a statement. A global manifesto of solidarity, creativity, and empowerment, it affirms that the future of image-making is plural, inclusive, and female-led. Check out our virtual exhibition and see some of the selected artists here. 1 / 13 Myriam Boulos 2 / 13 Alice Poyzer 3 / 13 Angela Cappetta 4 / 13 Delali Ayivi 5 / 13 Hannah Hall 6 / 13 Anaïs Kugel 7 / 13 Maya Inès Touam 8 / 13 Kristen Joy 9 / 13 Keerthana Kunnath 10 / 13 Narantsetseg Khuyagaa 11 / 13 Carla Rossi 12 / 13 Bettina Pittaluga 13 / 13 Doro Zinn This article was first published on
Vogue
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
PhotoVogue Unveils the ‘Women by Women' Shortlist: the 150 Artists Redefining the Female Gaze for the platform's largest Open Call Ever
PhotoVogue is proud to unveil the shortlist of the most talented artists selected from Women by Women, our most ambitious Global Open Call to date. This digital exhibition brings together a remarkable group of 150 photographers and video makers whose work explores what it means to see—and be seen—as a woman. With nearly 100,000 submissions from over 9,500 artists across 149 countries and territories, the response was extraordinary—a testament to the urgency, depth, and beauty of the female gaze in contemporary image-making. From intimate portraits to bold conceptual narratives, from fashion to documentary, the selected works span a wide range of voices, styles, and visions. These artists' works stand out for their originality, emotional resonance, and aesthetic strength. Together, they form a moving visual chorus that challenges norms, expands representation, and reclaims space. This year, PhotoVogue is doing things a little differently. Instead of revealing everything at once, we're unveiling Women by Women in stages—building momentum toward the next edition of the PhotoVogue Festival. Additional announcements and new, incredible initiatives are on the horizon—so make sure to return to this page and follow us on Instagram to stay updated. Be sure to continue checking the exhibition for further updates on our incredible international jury, our grantees, the artists selected for the PhotoVogue Festival, as well as the selected artists for the portfolio reviews. Women by Women is more than a showcase—it's a statement. A global manifesto of solidarity, creativity, and empowerment, it affirms that the future of image-making is plural, inclusive, and female-led. See some of the selected artists…
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Vogue
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
PhotoVogue Masterclass 2026 is Coming to Taipei! Six Highlights You Can't Miss
PhotoVogue's Masterclass Arrives in Taipei This marks PhotoVogue's first in-person masterclass in Asia, with Taipei as the inaugural destination. Designed specifically for artists selected through the East and Southeast Asian Panorama and Women by Women open calls, the event will combine hands-on industry training, cross-cultural storytelling, and international networking opportunities. This masterclass is not only a milestone in PhotoVogue's 15-year journey but also a pivotal moment for Asian creators to enter the global visual dialogue. Enrico Luoni Six Highlights You Don't Want to Miss 1. Learn directly from internationally acclaimed photography masters Participants will gain insights from globally renowned photographers who will share their creative processes, career experiences, and industry knowledge to inspire fresh perspectives on image-making. 2. Go behind the scenes of a Vogue cover story Follow the editorial team of Vogue to witness the complete cover creation process—from concept and narrative development to the final visual layout. 3. Collaborate with Taiwan's top fashion industry professionals Work closely with leading local stylists, makeup artists, and art directors, honing both creative and professional collaboration skills. 4. Simulate a real Vogue editorial production Experience the full workflow of a professional magazine shoot, from planning and coordination to execution and feedback. 5. Gain exposure through exclusive exhibitions and industry meet-ups Participants will showcase their projects in a final exhibition, attended by industry professionals and tastemakers, creating unique opportunities for visibility and connections. 6. Bring Asian perspectives to the international stage Selected artists from East and Southeast Asian Panorama and Women by Women will highlight the diversity, depth, and unique perspectives of local visual creators.
CairoScene
12-05-2025
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- CairoScene
PhotoVogue's Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo Reflects on Cairo Photo Week
In an exclusive interview, PhotoVogue's Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo unpacks the platform's approach to image-making, the power of storytelling, and why Cairo Photo Week left a lasting impression. May 12, 2025 As one of the leading curators at PhotoVogue—the global photography platform under Vogue Italia—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo holds a front-row seat to the evolution of visual storytelling. During his recent trip to Egypt for Cairo Photo Week, we caught up with Rodríguez Gordillo to discuss what makes a compelling image, the ethos behind PhotoVogue, and his reflections on Cairo's growing photography scene. In the video interview, Rodríguez Gordillo offers rare insight into the selection process at PhotoVogue, revealing that aesthetics, while important, often come second to the depth and urgency of the story being told. 'Sometimes a photograph is beautiful,' he explains, 'but beauty alone doesn't carry it. We're looking for voices—for something that feels necessary.' That belief in the photograph as a vessel for narrative was echoed throughout Cairo Photo Week - a festival Rodríguez Gordillo described as impressive in its scale, ambition, and calibre of talent. From emerging Egyptian image-makers to international exhibitions, he noted the diversity of perspectives and the fearless experimentation on display. Rodríguez Gordillo's visit underscores Cairo Photo Week's growing reputation as a platform not just for showcasing work, but for shaping the future of photography in the region. And in a world flooded with images, it's that commitment to story, purpose, and place that makes the difference. Cairo Photo Week 2025 is running till May 18th across Downtown Cairo and in the Cairo Design District in New Cairo.
CNN
25-03-2025
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- CNN
In Ecuador's mountains, a photographer's search for ultra-long hair
Over the past two decades, the Argentinian photographer Irina Werning has traveled around Latin America with a specific directive in mind: find women — and eventually, men — with the longest hair. Titled 'Las Pelilargas,' or 'The Long-haired Ones,' the body of work celebrates the shared cultural reverence for long tresses across the region, in both small Indigenous communities and urban centers. In her interviews with the people she met and photographed, Werning heard many personal reasons for growing and maintaining ultra-long hair, but connecting stories was often its role in cultural identity and ancestral traditions. 'The true reason is invisible and passes from generation to generation,' Werning writes on her website. 'It's the culture of Latin America, where our ancestors believed that cutting hair was cutting life, that hair is the physical manifestation of our thoughts and our souls and our connection to the land.' At the PhotoVogue festival in Milan earlier this month, Werning exhibited the final chapter in the series, called 'La Resistencia,' which features portraits of Indigenous Kichwa living in Otavalo, Ecuador. 'I was very intrigued by how it would be to photograph men after so many years of photographing women,' she explained on a phone call with CNN — particularly as long hair is often associated with femininity. Werning's extensive body of work began in the Andes. As she was photographing schools around Argentina's Indigenous Kolla community in the northwest, during her travels she encountered women with exceptionally long hair, and took their images. 'I went back to Buenos Aires, and these pictures were haunting me,' Werning recalled. 'So I decided to go back to these small towns.' In the absence of widely used social media platforms in 2006, she put up signs that said she was searching for long-haired women for artistic purposes. As she traveled to more places, she organized long-hair competitions to bring more women together. 'Slowly, the project started to grow,' she said. She completed the work in February 2024 with the images in 'La Resistencia.' In different parts of the world, braids have become powerful symbols of identity as well as defiance against colonialism and systemic racial injustice. In the Kichwa community, as in other Indigenous groups in North and South America, men and boys wear long braids to reclaim the tradition after a history of forced hair cutting during Spanish colonial rule and pressures to assimilate, Werning said. 'Braids in Indigenous communities are a form of resistance, in a way, because conquerors would cut (them),' she said. 'The braid was a symbol of identity, of unity. It's more difficult to take away someone's language, but this is a very symbolic act that's very easy to do.' In one image from 'La Resistencia,' sisters, dressed in traditional white blouses, gather at a table as their father braids their brother's hair. Werning said when the father, RUMInawi Cachimuel, was young, his family cut his braids so that he wouldn't face discrimination at school. But now, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining Kichwa traditions to his children, from their clothing and music to their hair, she explained. 'We've fought hard for our braids; it was a lengthy struggle to proudly showcase our braids,' Cachimuel told Werning in a translated interview. 'As people, we've endured significant hardships. Now, I teach my children that they must learn from our ancestors and pass down to future generations what it means to be Kichwa.' In another portrait, a father and his two boys stand in a line, braiding each other's hair, which only direct relatives are allowed to do, she explained. 'Las Pelilargas' will be published as a book later this year. As the series comes to a close, Werning says she's returned to some places she visited early on, wondering if they had been impacted by any major cultural shifts, like the rise of social media platforms. 'As a photographer, we are kind of pessimistic, (thinking) 'this is something disappearing, so I need to document it,' and in a way it's true because globalization really does change communities,' she said. But in the small towns in northern Argentina, where she first began the project, she was happy to find the opposite was true: Las pelilargas were still everywhere.
