Conceptual – ᐅ International Architecture & Design Awards 2023

ADC on May 16, 2023

Thibaut Grevet On Triggering The Viewers’ Imagination With Blurred – ADC

French director and photographer Thibaut Grevet captures moments as they unfold, unscripted and unfiltered, resulting in dreamlike and abstract visuals that invite viewers to see the world in new ways. We caught up with the artist to discuss his recently released, and first solo book Blurred—a collection of blurred images...

ADC on March 25, 2023

‘AD2186’, Matthias Leidinger’s Photographic Exploration Of Awe And Wonder – ADC

Originally hailing from Austria, Berlin-based photographer Matthias Leidinger is a young creative brimming with talent and ideas. At only 21, he may just be getting started, but he has mastered the formula of successful storytelling. Hopping between visual aesthetics, he proves the mettle of his craft with contemplative photographs that...

ADC on March 2, 2023

With Cinematic Beauty, Ludovic Balay Captures The Poetry Of Everyday Life – ADC

The work of Paris-based photographer Ludovic Balay spans fashion, still life, travel, interior design, and more. Beautifully lit and styled, his compelling visual tales are aesthetically pleasing records of everyday life—carefully shot through a dreamy lens of vivid colors and engagements with natural light hoping to lend ordinariness a new...

ADC on November 25, 2022

“I Always Want To Tell Stories”: Nikk Martin On His Evocative Photographs – ADC

Nikk Martin’s photographs are hard to encapsulate: suspended in enigmatic narratives, his immaculate compositions are a nuanced interpretation of fashion, documentary, and landscape photography—one that draws viewers in with unique storytelling and vibrancy. Here, the German photographer tells us more about the process and vision behind his many exciting shots....

ADC on November 9, 2022

Black Sun: Søren Solkær’s Captivating Record Of The Swirling Displays Of Starlings – ADC

In 2017, renowned Danish photographer Søren Solkær set out across Europe to capture the transfixing beauty of the large murmurations of starlings during their migrations. Years later, the many images of this unique phenomenon have resulted in the intriguing fine art project and publication Black Sun. Twice a year, in...

ADC on September 4, 2022

Carlo Piro’s Mesmerizing Photographic Work Excites Both Heart And Mind – ADC

Italian photographer Carlo Piro creates images that embody great emotional depth—offering serenity but also a spirit of adventure. Dominated by soft contrasts and warm hues, his beautifully-lit shots invite viewers into an undisturbed world filled with charming sceneries and delicate silhouettes. IGNANT caught up with the Milan-based artist to learn...

ADC on August 3, 2022

Chloé Milos Azzopardi On Her Photographs' Power To Communicate Emotional Depth – ADC

French photographer Chloé Milos Azzopardi is not afraid to depict the complexity and psychological depth of the human condition. Centering her work on questions of existence, connection, and otherness, she elicits the interest of the viewer through textured and mystical images. In this interview, she opens up about transcending boundaries...

ADC on June 19, 2022

For Photographer Arianna Lago, Beauty Is Found In The Unexpected – ADC

Italian photographer Arianna Lago creates nostalgic and poetic images that toe the line between conceptual and documentary photography. Enthralling records and impressions of time, space, and light, her elegant compositions convey a delicate fragility that strikes the viewer while leaving a sense of mystery intact. IGNANT chatted with the self-taught...