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Update #14: Chernobyl App Wins NPPA BOP Award
Dear Supporters,
Yesterday, the National Press Photographers Association announced it's winners for the Best of Photojournalism, Web Division. My iPad App, The Long Shadow of Chernobyl was awarded 1st Place in the Tablet/Mobile Delivery category! I want to reach out and say "THANK YOU" again to all of my backers, and everyone who supported my project by spreading the word. Each backer was listed inside the App.
If you are on the East Coast, I hope you get a chance to stop by for a special projection of my Chernobyl work at the LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph next month.
Cheers,
Gerd Ludwig
Update #13: LOOK3 Presentation in Charlottesville, VA June 9th
Dear Backers and Supporters,
I'm excited to announce that a special presentation of my project, The Long Shadow of Chernobyl, will be shown among the SHOTS & WORKS projections during this year's LOOK3 Festival in Charlottesville, VA.
My presentation will take place on Saturday, June 9th as part of the WORKS projection starting at 9pm.
For more information: http://look3.org/exhibits/shots-works/
The LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph is a celebration of photography, created by photographers, for those who share a passion for the still image. The Festival features exhibits and on-stage appearances of three “INsight” photographers, as well as exhibitions, outdoor projections, workshops and interviews over three days and nights.
Billed as “3 days of peace, love and photography,” the Festival is designed to bring together the international photography community and create opportunities for attendees and artists to share images, ideas, and to be inspired.
This year's INsight photographers are Alex Webb, Stanley Greene, and Donna Ferrato!
This is truly a special event, and I hope if you are nearby, you have a chance to attend.
Best,
Gerd
Update #12: The Long Shadow of Chernobyl iPad App Press
Dear Backers and Friends,
The launch of my iPad App, The Long Shadow of Chernobyl, generated great interest in the press and throughout the blogosphere. I’d like to take a second today to share with you some of the press and reviews published so far, and encourage your feedback. If you have downloaded the App, feel free to write a review on iTunes, and of course, you can send me a personal note through the email: info@longshadowofchernobyl.com
The Boston Globe’s Big Picture Blog: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/02/gerd_ludwigs_long_shadow_of_ch.html
The Los Angeles Times’ Framework Picture Blog: http://framework.latimes.com/2012/02/10/best-of-the-web-75/
MSNBC’s Photo Blog: http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/03/10245545-are-tablet-apps-a-good-alternative-to-photo-books
Digital Photo Pro Magazine Article: http://www.digitalphotopro.com/profiles/gerd-ludwig-living-with-chernobyl
Chernobyl Children International Blog: http://www.chernobyl-international.com/news/blog/12-01-03/new_iPad_app_explores_chernobyl.aspx
Kickstarter’s Projects in the News Blog: http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/projects-in-the-news-8
Thanks again for your continued support,
Gerd Ludwig
P.S. I’d also like to share a new website with you, ThePhotoSociety.org – a group of contributing photographers for National Geographic Magazine. If you’re interested in great photography and storytelling, I highly recommend checking them out – they’re also on Facebook and Twitter. Oh yes, and check out my latest story published by National Geographic Magzine: http://gerdludwig.com/recent-work/tomorrowland-astana-kazakhstans-new-grandiose-capital-city/
Update #11: The Long Shadow of Chernobyl iPad App Now Available!
Dear Donors, Sponsors, and Friends,
A year ago this week I launched a Kickstarter campaign to continue my coverage of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Thanks to you, my return trip was a success. Today, I am proud to announce the release of my first iPad App, The Long Shadow of Chernobyl. The App is the most comprehensive collection of my work covering the human and environmental impact of the Chernobyl disaster. It includes over 150 photographs, exclusive videos, interactive panoramas, and more. Many of the images were taken in 2011 thanks to the support of the Kickstarter community. Your donations not only helped me return to the Exclusion Zone, but also allowed me to offer the App at an affordable price, only $6.99.
Included in the App is a special page dedicated to the Donors and Sponsors of the Kickstarter community:
The App is now available at the Apple App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/the-long-shadow-of-chernobyl/id484752718
To learn more about the app, please visit: http://www.longshadowofchernobyl.com/ipad
Thank you again for your valuable support. I hope to have more announcements in the coming year on my website: http://gerdludwig.com
Best, Gerd
Update #10: Exhibition at EBRD in London
Dear Donors, Sponsors, and Friends,
Last week an exhibition of my Chernobyl photographs went on display in London. Unfortunately, due to the timing, only a few of my newest images could be included. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the accident, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) opened the exhibit of 30 large prints at their London headquarters. The EBRD is in charge of collecting the finances for the Chernobyl cleanup and the construction of the New Safe Confinement, totaling $2.2 billion. At present, the Chernobyl Shelter Fund shows a gap of more than $800 million, the reason why the EBRD was eager to exhibit my photographs and confront an audience of ambassadors and bankers to the reality on the ground. Among the attendees was the Ukrainian Ambassador, Volodymyr Khandogiy.
The BBC aired a video about the exhibit just this morning: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13125498
Without your help, my return trip, and including new photographs in this exhibit would not have been possible. Your names were included in a list of Donors and Sponsors on a sign alongside the photographs.
As we continue the editing process, we will be updating the project website with new images and updates for upcoming exhibitions: http://www.longshadowofchernobyl.com
Best, Gerd
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Eric Parker on April 20, 2011
Hi gerd
Great to hear the update
Appreciate the donors' sign - nice
glad you got some of the newest work up
really looking forward to getting a chance to see more
Eric -
Dennis Bishop on April 23, 2011
Gerd - The poster just arrived today. What struck me about it is it's presentation of the desolation, and destructive power of nuclear energy when something goes wrrong that was suppose to be preventable or not suppose to happen. The poster should be the "poster child" for all Nuclear Agencies, Regulartory Agencies when they say to the public and each other - we have safeguards in place. I am sure that is just what the japanese once said.
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//CREDIT: Your name included in a list of Donors for every Chernobyl exhibition in the next 4 years, as well as on the Donors Page of project's website. PLUS, a shout-out on the Facebook Page!
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//CREDIT: Your name (single individual or family only) included in a list of Sponsors for every Chernobyl exhibition in the next 4 years, as well as on a special Sponsors Page of the project's website. //GOODIES: Signed Special Edition Art Print - 16x20”
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//CREDIT: Your name (single individual or family only) included in a list of Sponsors for every Chernobyl exhibition in the next 4 years, as well as on a special Sponsors Page of the project's website. //GOODIES: Signed Special Edition Art Print - 20x24”
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//CREDIT: Your name (single individual or family only) included in a list of Sponsors for every Chernobyl exhibition in the next 4 years, as well as on a special Sponsors Page of the project's website. //GOODIES: Signed Special Edition Art Print - 24x36”
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Born in Alsfeld, Germany, Gerd Ludwig studied with Professor Steinert at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, graduating in 1972. The following year he co-founded VISUM, Germany’s first photographer-owned agency, and began working for publications such as Geo, Stern, Spiegel, Time, and Life. Soon after moving to New York in the mid 1980s, he started photographing for National Geographic Magazine. His humanistic focus on environmental issues and the socio-economic changes following the dissolution of the Soviet Union resulted in the exhibition and book, Broken Empire: After the Fall of the USSR, a ten-year retrospective published in 2001. His ongoing coverage of post-Soviet Russia has garnered his distinction as being the world’s foremost color photographer documenting the region.
Now based in Los Angeles, Gerd Ludwig is represented by Institute for Artist Management. While he continues to work for National Geographic Magazine, he also exhibits in galleries and museums, lectures at universities, and conducts workshops internationally. He is a Canon Explorer of Light and the recipient of the Lucie Award for International Photographer of the Year in 2006.
Great news, Mr. Ludwig, congratulations!
Congratulations!