RongRong & inri, the photographic husband and wife team who have shaped contemporary photography in China and beyond, receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize at the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards.
RongRong & inri’s photography reflects the intimate world that they have created together and pushes the boundaries of traditional black-and-white darkroom techniques.Together they founded China’s first contemporary art space dedicated to the medium, the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, and the 2015 Jimei x Arles Photo Festival in partnership with Les Rencontres d’Arles.
Chinese photographer RongRong and Japanese artist Inri will be presented with their award in London on April 21st at the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards ceremony.
« RongRong & Inri’s contribution to photography goes well beyond their extensive and exquisite production of still images. For over fifteen years they have personally contributed to the industry as a whole, specifically within their community, creating venues and resources for artists to flourish. Their photography has captured the great intimacy they have shared over the years and presents their unique interpretations in critically acclaimed photo stories, collages and installations. »
WPO Creative Director Astrid Merget Motsenigos
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