DariusHimes

Gallerist and art dealer Gavin Rooke is the brains and energy behind The Society of Photographers, which is comprised of “a collection of contemporary photographers based across the globe. The Society operates on a unique system of anonymity and invitation-only membership to ensure that only the best work is revealed to the general public.” (Sounds mysteriously exclusive.)

For the past two years, however, Gavin has organized an invitation-only contest which is followed by a publication and traveling exhibition. In 2007, the book/exhibition was called TEN. Photographers submitted portfolios of ten images and the ten winning entries had their work published in a handsome volume. The various comments by the judges–which consists of society members and guests, such as myself–were also published in the book.

This year, the project and exhibition was titled 6×6. Once again, by invitation-only, photographers submitted six images and the winning entries were each published in their own small book with all six gathered in one slipcase.

This years’ chosen photographers include Erika Larsen, Paula McCartney, Ian Wolstenholme, Sasha Rudensky, Dave Jordano, and Shawn Records.

The guest judges this year were more extensive than last year and included:
ROGER BALLEN More
SHEYI ANTONY BANKALE More
DANA FACONTI More
MICHAEL FOLEY More
JASON FULFORD More
CLARE GRAFIK More
MATTHIAS HARDER More
DARIUS HIMES
KRISTEN LUBBEN More
STEPHEN SHORE More

And to see a complete list of the photographers participating in the traveling exhibition (which goes beyond just the 6 selected entries) click HERE.

The 6×6 book is now shipping and available in the States. Get yours today!

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