WINNERS

Concrete Memory

  • Photographer
    Julian Raupp, Switzerland
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention

At the Afrikaans Taalmonument in Paarl, South Africa, I photographed a part of the monument on black-and-white film. The monument is dedicated to the Afrikaans language and symbolizes its development and cultural significance within South Africa’s complex history. The image shows its organic, sculptural concrete forms rising against the sky. Strong contrasts between light and shadow emphasize the structure and create a tense, dramatic mood. The photograph focuses on form, light, and structure, highlighting the monument’s strong visual presence and underlining its cultural meaning.