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.

The submission cost is approximately $20 (3000 JPY) for a single and approximately $35 (5000 JPY) for a series. The cost covers curation, printing, and exhibition costs.

Selected photographers will receive a printed catalog of the exhibition.

Not selected submissions will still be entitled to a 20% discount on the catalog purchase.

#PUNCTUM

#DETAIL

#RESONATE

#DEPTH

#ECHO

#HUMAN

#PUNCTUM #DETAIL #RESONATE #DEPTH #ECHO #HUMAN

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

For the series submission you may submit up to 10 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.

Deadlines

The deadline for submissions is Nov 1st. 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.

References

capturing attention

amidst this urban cacophony

(…)

a sanctuary of contemplation

for the busy inhabitants of Tokyo.

©Quintin H. O`Connel
©Sean Lottman
©Yusuke Nakata 
©Daniele Martire

  1. Submission Process:

    • To submit your photographs, please click the “Submit Your Work” button above and follow the instructions.

    • Include the following information in the submission:

      • Your full name

      • Title(s) of the photograph(s)

      • Brief description or story behind each photograph

      • Contact information (email address and phone number)

      • Submission photograph (please ensure that each image is clearly labeled with the title)

  2. Deadline:

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

  3. Submission costs and Rewards:

    The submission cost for each photo will be approximately $20 (exactly 3000 JPY) for a single submission and approximately $35 (exactly 5000 JPY) for a series.

    Selected photographers will recieve for free a printed catalogue of the exhibition.

    Not selected submission will still be intitled to a 20% discount on the catalogue purchase.

  4. Selection Process:

    • The curators of Jinny Street Gallery will review all submissions based on creativity, technical excellence, composition, and adherence to the theme.

    • Selected photographs will be featured in the exhibition “PUNCTUM: The Emotion of a Detail” that will be held at Jinny Street Gallery in Tokyo, from Nov 15th to Dec 6th . Curators will select a maximum of 42 photographs to be exhibited, one for each street display case in our gallery.

  5. Notification:

    Only selected photographers will be notified via email during the week of Nov 4th and will be asked to submit the data of the photo, that will be printed by Jinny Street Gallery staff. Further details to be sent through e-mail.

  6. Usage Rights:

    By submitting photographs to this open call, entrants grant Jinny Street Gallery the non-exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and display the submitted works for promotional purposes. The copyright of the images will remain with the photographers.

Important Notes:

  • Please ensure that your photographs adhere to the technical specifications mentioned above to ensure proper consideration.

  • By submitting your photographs, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to abide by the submission guidelines and terms outlined in this open call.

  • If you have any questions or concerns regarding the submission process, please contact us at [hello@jinnystreetgallery.com].

About Jinny Street Gallery:

Jinny is a contemporary gallery made of 42 street lamps of the walker-friendly and cozy area of Jingumae 2-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Jinny Street Gallery tries to promote emerging artists of all styles. For more information on our activities, have a look through our website !