Shpilman Institute of Photography
| Abbreviation | The SIP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2010 |
| Type | International Non-profit organization |
| Legal status | A legal entity operating in accordance with the laws of the Israel |
| Purpose | Promoting photography art |
| Headquarters | Israel |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide, Israel |
Membership | National organization |
Official language | English, Hebrew |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | www |
The Shpilman Institute for Photography (SIP) is an Israeli non profit organisation which promotes photography worldwide.
Background
SIP was founded in 2010 Shalom Shpilman[1] in order to promote photography as an art in Israel and worldwide. The Institute is located in Tel Aviv. It hosts exhibitions, lectures and various artistic activities by people in the field of photography and media art.[2]
The SIP also provides ground and holds academic research. It offers grants and scholarships to projects, both locally in Israel and internationally.
In addition to hosting temporary exhibitions, The SIP also has a permanent collection with over 900 works, including photographs by Erwin Blumenfeld, Frederick Sommer, Berenice Abbott, Arthur Siegel, Nan Goldin, Cindy Sherman, Man Ray, Cecil Beaton, Elliott Erwitt, Bill Brandt, Andre Breton, Claude Cahun, Salvador Dali, Harry Callahan, Paul Heismann, Yasuhiro Ishimoto, Adi Nes, Jeff Wall, Uri Gershuni, Ilit Azulay, Deganit Berest], Eli Lotar, Ohad Matalon, Lee Miller and Michal Heiman.[3]
Shpilman International Prize for Excellence in Photography
The Shpilman Institute for Photography in collaboration with The Israel Museum in Jerusalem awards the bi-annual Shpilman International Prize for Excellence in Photography.
Recipients of the prize are:
- 2014: Lisa Oppenheim[4]
- 2012: John Jacob[5]
- 2010: Michal Heiman[6]
Executive Board
- Shalom Shpilman. President and Founder[7]
- Dr. Nissan M. Peretz. Vice President
References
- ^ Daniel Rauchwerger (29 May 2012). "The engineer who put together a startlingly efficient photograph collection". Haaretz.com.
- ^ "Shpilman Institute for Photography". Art & Education.
- ^ "Miller Lee". Retrieved 9 December 2015.
- ^ Henri Neuendorf (19 December 2014). "Lisa Oppenheim Wins 2014 Shpilman Prize - artnet News". artnet News.
- ^ "Shpilman International Prize for Excellence in Photography, 2014". Imj.org.il. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
- ^ Ignacio Villarreal. "Israel Museum Awards Michal Heiman First Shpilman International Prize". artdaily.com.
- ^ Galia Yahav and Ellie Armon Azoulay (2 August 2013). "The most influential people in Israeli art - Israeli culture's 100 most influential people". Haaretz.com.