三影堂攝影藝術(shù)中心將于二零零八年三月一日（周六）下午三時(shí)參加“外象——三影堂青年攝影藝術(shù)家聯(lián)展”開幕酒會(huì)，同時(shí)啟動(dòng)“三影堂攝影獎(jiǎng)”。

　　The Three Shadows Photography Art Centre cordially invites you to the opening cocktail of "Ourward Expressions, Inward Reflections," a group show of young photographers, and the launch of the "Three Shadows Photography Award," at 3pm on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

　　三影堂攝影藝術(shù)中心繼推出館藏中國(guó)當(dāng)代和國(guó)外經(jīng)典攝影作品展“對(duì)流”之后，又迎來(lái)了2008年的第一個(gè)展覽。三影堂計(jì)劃每年的第一個(gè)展覽重點(diǎn)關(guān)注中國(guó)當(dāng)代攝影的新生力量，同時(shí)舉辦一年一度的“三影堂攝影獎(jiǎng)”新人評(píng)選活動(dòng)。該計(jì)劃旨在以開闊而具有深度的學(xué)術(shù)思想為基礎(chǔ)，以對(duì)當(dāng)代攝影獨(dú)立的認(rèn)識(shí)和判斷為出發(fā)點(diǎn)，在不斷涌現(xiàn)的新潮流和新趨勢(shì)中選取具有獨(dú)立精神和藝術(shù)潛質(zhì)的藝術(shù)家和作品，對(duì)當(dāng)代攝影的最新動(dòng)態(tài)進(jìn)行考察、梳理和研究；同時(shí)以專業(yè)制作、評(píng)論、展覽和出版的方式，加以整合和推廣，將中國(guó)當(dāng)代攝影的最新成就介紹給廣大公眾，扶植和支持新人藝術(shù)家，進(jìn)而推動(dòng)中國(guó)當(dāng)代攝影的健康發(fā)展。

　　將于2008年3月1日開幕的題為“外象”的攝影群展包括了四位年輕攝影藝術(shù)家：阿斗，蔡衛(wèi)東，盧彥鵬，丘。他們的作品的魅力來(lái)源于藝術(shù)家對(duì)攝影媒介的深層理解，以及對(duì)當(dāng)代藝術(shù)以至社會(huì)現(xiàn)實(shí)的獨(dú)立態(tài)度。

　　與時(shí)下反映年輕攝影藝術(shù)家的展覽和書籍大都專注于年輕一代的自我和都市生活的傾向不同，“外象”中的藝術(shù)家們將他們的視點(diǎn)放到了更為廣闊的空間。這些影像從藝術(shù)的角度對(duì)公共空間以及地域和歷史作出了富于色彩的演繹。

　　該展覽開幕當(dāng)日，將同時(shí)啟動(dòng)“三影堂攝影獎(jiǎng)”的作品征集與評(píng)選活動(dòng)。首屆“三影堂攝影獎(jiǎng)”專注于中國(guó)當(dāng)代攝影的新面貌，面向攝影新人，無(wú)年齡限制，作品征集時(shí)間為2008年3月1日至11月30日。經(jīng)由三影堂顧問(wèn)團(tuán)和特邀藝術(shù)家組成的評(píng)審委員會(huì)充分了解和甄選后，產(chǎn)生的候選人將進(jìn)入次年初舉辦的三影堂新人展，同時(shí)舉行終審評(píng)選和頒獎(jiǎng)活動(dòng)，獎(jiǎng)項(xiàng)設(shè)年度新人大獎(jiǎng)一名和優(yōu)秀獎(jiǎng)若干名。“三影堂攝影獎(jiǎng)”計(jì)劃每年舉辦一次，同時(shí)配合有專業(yè)制作、評(píng)論、策展和出版等系統(tǒng)化活動(dòng)。

　　Following “Convection,” an exhibition of the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre’s permanent collection of Chinese and international works, we welcome “Outward Expressions, Inward Reflections,” an annual showcase of the new strengths of contemporary photography in China. We are also pleased to announce the launch of the first annual “Three Shadows Photography Award,” a juried competition for young Chinese photographers. The exhibition and award are founded on an independent understanding of contemporary photography, selecting from emerging trends artists that display a spirit of individuality and artistic potential. The exhibition introduces the newest achievements of contemporary Chinese photography to a broad audience and supports emerging artists while promoting the development of contemporary photography in China.

　　Opening on March 1, 2008, “Outward Expressions, Inward Reflections” features four young photographers, Adou, Cai Weidong, Lu Yanpeng and Qiu. The appeal of their work comes from each artist’s deep understanding of the photographic medium and unique attitude toward contemporary art and social reality. Recent exhibitions and books that feature young photographers have mainly focused on the young generation’s different views of the self and urban life. The artists of “Outward Expressions, Inward Reflections,” however, have a broader perspective. Their images reveal a distinct artistic interpretation of public space, region, and history.

　　The opening of this exhibition also marks the initiation of the “Three Shadows Photography Award” juried competition. The first “Three Shadows Photography Award” focuses on the new faces of Chinese contemporary photography and is open to new photographers regardless of age.

　　The call for submissions lasts from March 1 to November 30, 2008. A selection committee comprised of the Three Shadows Advisory Board and specially invited artists will select the finalists, who will then be featured in the Young Photographers Exhibition in the Spring of the following year. The final review process will take place during the exhibition and will honor a Newcomer of the Year Grand Prize Award and multiple Awards of Excellence. The “Three Shadows Photography Award” competition will be held once a year, supplementing the systematic and professional production, publishing, criticism, and curatorial work of the centre.

　　三影堂攝影藝術(shù)中心
　　北京朝陽(yáng)區(qū)草場(chǎng)地155號(hào)（100015）
　　Three Shadows Photography Art Centre
　　155, Cao Chang Di, Beijing 100015 China
　　86-10-64319063 / 64322663 / 64319693
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