London. Nine Italian photographers are the winners of the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards, the most prestigious competition in world photography scene that recorded 230,103 applications. Thanks to this result, Italy wins the trophy, bringing more photographers to the podium than any other country in the competition. The three winners of the Professional categories are: Marcello Bonfanti (portrait), Alberto Alicata (posing), and Francesco Amorosino (Still Life). In addition, three other Italian artists have come in second place in the professional sector competition: Andre and Magda (current affairs) with “Sinai Park” series; Filippo Venuri (people) with “Made in Korea” series; Cristina Vatielli (staged photography) with “Picasso Women”. Three bronze medals went to Simona Ghizzoni for the category of contemporary history (contemporary issues) with the “UNCUT Pokot/Kenya” series; Alessandro D’Angelo (People) with “Elefantentreffen” series; Andrea Rossato (candid) with “Joy for all ages…” series. The works of Italian photographers are on display at Somerset House in London from today until 8th May as part of the exhibition of the Sony World Photography Awards. They were published in this year’s competition catalogue. The exhibition also includes a photograph of Anais Stupka, aged 12, from Milan, winner of the environmental category of the Young Division competition last March. (9colonne)
