All about earth - Prix Pictet featured in Canvas magazine
Director of Candlestar, Michael Benson's piece 'All about earth', has been published in the forthcoming edition of Canvas magazine. The article reviews the twelve Prix Pictet 2009 shortlisted artists and the development of the prize in this, its second year.
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Now in its second year, the 2009 edition of the Prix Pictet drew submissions from over 300 photographers around the world, all of whom tackled the theme of Earth. Following the shortlist of 12 artists in July, the winner will be selected by a jury comprising leading members from the arts, media and science industries in October, followed by a travelling exhibition.