The International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) invites you to participate in our inaugural photography competition, "Faith and Modernity: Seeking the Divine in a Secular Age". This competition is launched in conjunction with our annual international conference, "God in the Modern World", which will be held from April 19 to 21, 2024, at the Jaffari Community Centre in Toronto.
In an era where secularism, postmodernism, technological evolution, and scientific discovery challenge the traditional understandings of religious beliefs and the concept of God, ICAIR seeks to inspire a creative exploration of faith. This photography competition encourages individuals from across the globe to express their interpretations and reflections on faith within the complexities of the modern world through the lens of their cameras. This initiative encourages participants to use their cameras as tools of exploration, expression, and conversation, offering personal insights, reflections, and interpretations of how faith manifests in an age dominated by secular and scientific paradigms.
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The competition is divided into two age categories:
Under 18
18 and over
We welcome entries from photographers of all skill levels, offering a unique opportunity for budding and experienced artists to showcase their talent and insights on a global stage.
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Participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from the themes of the "God in the Modern World" conference, including the role of spirituality in a technologically advanced world, God in the arts and popular culture, and building religious communities in a secular age.
Entries should provoke thought, evoke emotion, and spark dialogue about finding and expressing divinity in a secular age.
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The winner and runner-up in each category will receive cash prizes of 400 CAD and 200 CAD, respectively. Winning entries will be showcased at the ICAIR conference, allowing participants to gain international exposure.
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All entries must be submitted by 12th April 2024 via the following form: submission.
For detailed information on how to enter, submission guidelines, and the competition's terms and conditions, please visit lnk.worldfed.org/icair-photo-tnc.
For any inquiries, please contact conference@icair.ac.
Seize this opportunity to express your vision of faith in modernity and be part of a meaningful global dialogue. We eagerly anticipate the unique and insightful entries that this competition will inspire.
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