Lindsay Perryman has won the 2024 Palm* Photo Prize. The biennial competition, organised by London-based publisher Palm* Studios in collaboration with Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam, was free to enter for photographers internationally, working across all disciplines and styles.
Perryman’s entry was awarded first place in the Judge’s Panel Prize and was picked from over 7700 submissions. Based in New York, Perryman’s practice unravels the intricate interplay of identity and representation and explores the nuances of African American queer experiences. They have won a €1000 Artist Grant, a Palm* Studios goodie bag, and a Palm* Feature, and will be included in Palm* Photo Prize group exhibition at 10 14 Gallery, London.
The Judge’s Panel Prize was decided by a panel of industry experts – comprised of Alastair McKimm, former Editor-in-Chief of i-D, Emma Bowkett, Curator and Director of Photography at the FT Weekend Magazine, photographer Dana Lixenberg, and D. Wiafe, Artists and course leader at the London College of Communication (UAL).
The People’s Choice Award, voted for by visitors to the Palm* Photo Prize exhibition at Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam, was won by Gabriel Fernández.
Oliver Raschka was awarded second place in the Judge’s Panel Prize. He has won a €500 Artist Grant, plus a Palm* feature and goodie bag – in addition to inclusion in the London group exhibition. Judges also gave a Special Mention to Ornella Mazolla and Carson Stachura for their entries. The Canvas Represents Mentorship Award was awarded to Olimpia Taliani de Marchio, and she will receive a three meeting mentorship with Canvas’ team of agents, focussing on a portfolio review, as well as an editorial & commercial strategy to help her with the next steps in their career.
A group exhibition featuring winners and shortlisted entrants will take place at 10 14 Gallery, London, in September 2024.
The Palm* Photo Prize aims to support, elevate and showcase the best of the new wave of image-maker, be them emerging or established, and to encourage conversations on human engagement, artistic development, community and their representation through the printed image.
Previous notable shortlisted artists and winners include Guen Fiore, Hajar Benjida, Mark Mahaney, Abhishek Khedekar, Kennedi Carter, Daria Svertilova, Mark Sommerfield, Odette England, Donovan Smallwood, Tami Aftab, Max Miechowski, Vivek Vadolia, Caleb Stein and Silvia Rosi.
For more information about the Palm* Photo Prize 2024 visit here
