1839 Magazine
Featuring interviews with winning artists and our world-class judges as well as resources and tips from the pros, 1839 Magazine will help you dive deeper into the world of 1839, learn about applying to our contests, and hone your craft.
by Lily Fierman
Jaime's winning series incorporates a bold lexicon of color and a well-established eye for composition, creating something wholly new. Each of these images is outstanding on its own, but together, the series presents a fantastical dive into an alternative universe rooted in the desert, yet entirely the artist's own.
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Li Tun's International Discovery of the Year-winning image can be read in various ways, which is part of its inherent magic. Are these three bodies embracing protectively or in a bonding, sentimental way? Either way, the figures seem to blend together, almost as if an abstract painting has come to life.
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Nicola's winning series transports viewers to Morocco by expertly harnessing its light, textures, street scenes, and colorful beauty. These images are a testament to the evocative power of color photography and its ability to describe a place without words, yet provide a meaningful connection to the location.
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