Numéro Switzerland is pleased to announce its fourth visual arts contest, a celebration of transformation and creativity in constant motion.
This year's theme is “Flux et Forma.”
We invite photographers, videographers, visual artists, and creators from around the world to explore the beauty of change, movement, and evolution, showcasing their unique visions and perspectives.
All forms of image and video creation are welcome, including photography, videography, illustration, 3D generation, AI-generated works, and more.
Whether your focus is fashion, portraiture, beauty, documentary, everyday moments, character design, or innovative digital art, we encourage you to participate in this inspiring competition and share your interpretation of flow and form.
What winners receive
Grand Prize
We are excited to announce a collaboration with the global lighting brand Nanlite, offering an incredible prize package for the first-place winner.
The prize includes:
1 Nanlite FC-720C
1 Nanlite SB-RP90
1 Nanlite PJ-BM-25-45
1 Nanlite PavoSlim 120C
In addition to these fantastic pieces of equipment, the winner will receive a 10-page printed article in the magazine, including a printed cover feature highlighting their project, as well as extensive promotion across our social media and website.
The winning photograph will also be featured on our Instagram feed and in a dedicated article on our website, and the overall winner will receive a copy of the printed magazine.
Second and Third Place
The second and third-place winners will have their photographs published on our website with dedicated articles, gaining international exposure in the fashion and art industries.
About Numéro
Numéro Switzerland, Numéro Magazine’s official licensee for the Swiss market, arrived in Switzerland in 2024. With a creative team with extensive experience in the art world and international contributors, it presents a high-quality magazine for the demanding Swiss market. In addition, it proudly announces its third photo contest, open to participants from all over the world.
How to enter
Subjects in the photographs must be over 18 years of age or have the consent of their legal guardians. By entering this Open Call, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Additionally, the creator of the high-resolution photographs and videos grants Numéro+ Switzerland the right to publish the submitted material on all of Numéro+ Switzerland’s media platforms, especially in publications featuring the Open Call results.
Numéro+ Switzerland reserves the right to determine the layout, sizes, and materials for featuring the selected photographs and videos in both digital and physical exhibitions.
Image: Nanda Hagenaars
Flux et Forma
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