The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, non-professional, and student photographers globally, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today.
The “Prix de la Photographie, Paris” (P×3) is one of the most prestigious photography awards in Europe. It strives to promote the appreciation of photography, discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris.
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of MCU, the institution and ARTAO are cohosting a photo exhibition tour featuring works of IPA and PX3 winners. MCU faculty and alumni who have won photography awards or are professional photographers have also been invited to share how photography has enriched their lives. The MCU participants span generations and come from different backgrounds, but share one thing in common: they document life through a viewfinder.
John Tao founded the ARTAO team in 2018, hoping to bring changes to photography and arts. ARTAO is the Taiwan partner of world-class photography competitions such as IPA and PX3. Through a joint effort of ARTAO and MCU, this is the first time IPA and PX3 have ever partnered with an educational institution in Taiwan. John aims to channel international outstanding photographic artwork into Taiwan and, at the same time, to present exceptional Taiwanese photographic artwork on the world stage.
The exhibition venue is the Art Center on Ming Chuan University’s Taoyuan Campus. Built in 2002, the Art Center was designed by renowned architect Dr. Andy Wen, Global Design Principal of Aedas, one of the top two architectural firms in the world.