The International Awards Associate (IAA) and the MUSE Photography Awards proudly announce the official results for the best photographic artists in 2023. The award celebrates the creative ethos and underlying afternotes of what makes a photograph so influential, honoring those who unleash their inner MUSE.
This year, Xuemeng Zhang decidedly took the MUSE Silver Award. Xuemeng Zhang’s winning entry, Other Rooms, showcases her exceptional talent and unique vision in fine art photography. Her creative use of geometric shapes and her ability to challenge the boundary between imagination and reality makes the work a masterpiece.
Zhang expressed her excitement upon receiving the award, saying, ” It is truly an honor to be recognized for my work, especially among such talented artists.” Zhang has been working as a visual and has gained recognition for her work in New York Photography Awards, London International Creative Competition, and European Photography Awards. She has exhibited her work in the Arte Laguna Prize Exhibition, Untitled Art Miami Beach, BBA Photography Prize Exhibition in Kühlhaus Berlin, Floor_ Seoul, ZAZ 10TS, and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
About MUSE Photography Awards
The MUSE Photography Awards captures, retains, and celebrates the many talented photographers of all levels and genres with their timeless imagery and ingenuity. Evoking emotions from all senses, the award believes that a single photograph can transcend all languages and countries, becoming truly international by telling its own story.
Throughout this fantastic season, the award has received over 3,000 entries from over 50 nations worldwide, including submissions from the United States, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and many more.
“The essence of photography has been greatly captured by some of the world’s greatest photographers, and the mastery of images has never ceased to amaze me!” Exclaimed Thomas Brandt, the spokesperson of IAA. “Ensuring top-notch evaluations has always been our forté, and the success of the awards would not have such impact without the jury panel.”
Grand Jury Panel
IAA has implied precise standards in the process of jury selections, inviting professionals who are best qualified to make assessments based on their experience and unwavering expertise to select the best who would win the titles of MUSE. The panel includes Gigi Chung (United States), Alessandra Minotti (Italy), Donell Gumiran (United Arab Emirates), Leon Syfrit (United States), Ionel Onofras (Romania), and Patrizia Burra (Italy), to name a few.
“The progressive achievements of photography have been very phenomenal, which is why there will always be a place for excellence at MUSE,” stated Thomas. “The depth of photography reflects on the utter creativity of the person behind the shutters, and here is where they will seek out recognitions of the highest tier.”
Artist Website: xuemengzhang.com
MUSE Website: musephotographyawards.com
