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Punctum Submission

Punctum Submission

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This is submittion ticket for the Punctum: The Emotion of a Detail exhibtion that will take place in all street lamps of Jinny Stret Gallery on Nov 15-Dec 6, 2024. You can learn more about the open call at at our mini-site or text below.

Open Call

Tokyo's busy streets are filled with constant motion as pedestrians rush past, hardly pausing to take in their surroundings. For Jinny Street Gallery, capturing attention amidst this urban cacophony constitutes a significant challenge—research for a curious and captivating art piece compelling enough to halt passersby in their tracks and ignite a reaction.

This is the focus of our open call exhibition: The perfect photographic submission we are looking for offers a detail that seizes the gaze of onlookers. This element evokes a visceral response and offers a visual input to capture the sleeping mind of the passersby. This exhibition aims to turn each case at Jinny Street Gallery into a beacon of light amidst the chaos, a sanctuary of contemplation for the busy inhabitants of Tokyo.

Eligibility

This open call is open to photographers of all levels, both amateur and professional, worldwide.

Theme

The theme of the open call is "Punctum: the emotion of a detail". Entrants are encouraged to interpret this theme broadly and creatively.

Limits

Each photographer may submit up to three photographs. Nudity, violence, and explicit content are not allowed due to the constraints of the street exhibition.

Originality

All submitted photographs must be original works created by the entrant. Any form of plagiarism or copyright infringement will result in disqualification. Pure generative AI or heavily manipulated images will be disqualified. 

Deadlines

The deadline for submissions is Nov 1. Submissions must be on time to be accepted.

Technical Limitations

Submitted photographers will be printed at approximately 8x10 inches. A minimum of 12 megapixel images must be submitted.

 Terms and Conditions

  • Artists retain copyright to their artworks.
  • Jinny Street Gallery reserves the right to make final decisions on artwork selection and exhibition presentation.

About Jinny Street Gallery

Jinny Street Gallery, located in the walker-friendly and cozy area of Jingumae 2-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo, consists of 42 street lamps. Our gallery is dedicated to promoting emerging artists across all styles. For more details about our activities, visit our website!

We look forward to your submissions and celebrating contemporary photography show at Jinny Street Gallery!

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