Preus museum – Closer

About

Photography uses proximity and distance to conceptualize, document, and beautify the world. Moving closer offers a new perspective, revealing intimate details and transforming the mundane into the sublime. Susan Sontag noted that photography can both distance and bring us closer to reality. Proximity fosters empathy and connection but may also confront discomfort or invade privacy. The Oslo Negativ Photo Festival 2025 explores these themes with "Closer."

This year's Preus Museum Open Call and Oslo Negativ Photo Festival share the theme "Closer."

What winners receive

The winner receives 20,000 NOK, a place in the Preus Museum collection, and exhibition at the Oslo Negativ Photo Festival 2025, with production costs and travel expenses covered. Preus Museum will curate the exhibition with the winner.

About Preus Museum

Preus Museum, Norway's national photography museum, is part of the Oslo Negativ Photo Festival board, Norway’s largest photography meeting point. The festival, held 11-26 October 2025, is a platform for national and international artists, fostering development in photography.

How to enter

Open to all artists, professional or amateur, nationally or internationally, individually or collectively. Submit photographs expressing the theme "Closer." Describe how your work relates to the theme. Entry fee: 10 Euros.

Judging criteria

A jury of experts selects images based on their relation to the theme and visual quality.

Deadline

30 April 2025

Read more and apply here.