The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has revealed the third Special Award winner of its Thirteenth Season themed ‘Sustainability’. Dutch Photographer James Philip Nelson, most notably known as ‘Jimmy Nelson’, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Photography Appreciation Award’ accompanied by a prize of US $100,000.
“I hope that this recognition serves as inspiration for future generations of creatives worldwide to celebrate the beauty of our shared humanity. Through the art of photography, we have a unique opportunity to remind the world of our collective responsibility to cherish and protect our greatest resource – our planet, our home. I believe Dubai is uniquely positioned to lead the world toward a future defined by cultural awareness and sustainability, setting a powerful example of creativity with purpose.” – Jimmy Nelson
