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Jury

Maja Dyrehauge Gregersen

Director of Copenhagen Photo Festival
Maja Dyrehauge Gregersen holds a master's degree from the University of Copenhagen. Since 2016, she has been the director of the Copenhagen Photo Festival. She focuses on creating accessible, sustainable, and experimental festival designs, with a particular interest in outdoor festival concepts. Gregersen is committed to international and long-term collaborations across Europe, and she has worked with various art and photography institutions as a jury member, portfolio reviewer, curator, and project manager. She has over 17 years of experience working in the cultural industry.

Sandrine Hermand Grisel

Photographer & Founder of All About Photo
Sandrine Hermand-Grisel is a photographer and graphic designer. Having grown up in Paris and London, she moved to the United States in 2006. Her works have been widely published in books and magazines and exhibited in galleries worldwide. She is the founder of All About Photo, a comprehensive resource and showcase platform for photography enthusiasts. As the head juror of The Mind's Eye, All About Photo’s prestigious photography competition, Hermand-Grisel has collaborated with numerous photographers and curators to assess and celebrate talent. She is also the curator of AAP Magazine, a print publication. While continuing to pursue her personal photography projects, she dedicates much of her time to discovering and supporting new talents through her work with All About Photo and AAP Magazine

James Kerwin

Artist
Born in 1982 into a British family, the artist lived in Norwich until January 2019. They have dedicated the last ten years to documenting the beauty of forsaken, dilapidated, or forgotten architectural wonders and have recently begun exploring ruins, heritage spaces, and deserted areas. Their journey into architectural photography began in late 2013, leading them to hidden corners and abandoned areas of cities around the world. Their first series, "Decadence," marked the beginning of their investigation into deserted buildings. Over the past decade, they have built a comprehensive portfolio featuring some of the world’s most fascinating places. Their approach to photography focuses on capturing clear lines and vibrant color palettes in the moment, followed by enhancing the images with modern post-processing techniques. Their work has been recognized in numerous international competitions, winning both the ND Awards and the Chromatic Colour Awards in the Architecture category in 2017. In March 2018, they placed second in the Architecture category of the International Photography of the Year competition. In the exterior category, their 2019 photo "Circle of Trust," taken in Beirut, Lebanon, was recently shortlisted for the 2021 Architectural Photographer of the Year award. They debuted their books "Fabrica – A Journey Into Decay" and "Abandoned Lebanon," published by Jonglez, in the autumn of 2021.

Laura Sackett

Photographer & Partner/Creative Director at LensCulture
Laura Sackett holds a master’s degree in photography from California College of the Arts and resides in Berkeley, CA. She is the creative director and co-founder of LensCulture, a platform dedicated to exploring and publishing contemporary photography. Sackett leads all aspects of design for LensCulture, including its communication strategy, website, print publications, and exhibitions, while also designing and curating exhibitions and online galleries. Additionally, she is a co-founder and board member of PhotoAlliance, an organization that fosters connections with notable photographers through conferences, workshops, portfolio reviews, and public programs.

Oğuz Karakütük

Co-Founder & Director of Ka Atölye
Oğuz Karakütük is an artist educated in Turkish Language and Literature, infusing his photographic works with literary sensitivity and exploring nuanced visual narratives that hover between the abstract and the concrete. Since co-founding Ka Visual Culture and Artistic Thought Space in 2011, he has played a significant role in shaping this venue into a center for cultural engagement and artistic innovation. Karakütük has been a pioneer in promoting and integrating lens-based arts. His works have been exhibited in prominent art venues such as Istanbul Modern and Galerist, reflecting a poetic approach to photography that seeks to capture moments that are both grounded and ethereal. In addition to his artistic practice, Oğuz Karakütük places great importance on educational activities and collaborations. He conducts workshops that delve into the narrative potential of photography and has participated in significant photobook design projects recognized at international festivals such as Self Publish Riga and Photobook Kassel. His affiliation with the GAPO Platform in Istanbul allows Karakütük to share his passion for photographic arts and contribute to a richer cultural dialogue both in Turkey and internationally.