We're excited to announce the International Video Art Competition! Create a short video about your hometown or find one from your own archives📹⚡️

🌀It can be an animated video, a feature film, an interview, a research film, a biography film, a monologue, a vlog or a mix of the above genres. The main thing to remember is that the timing can not exceed 3 minutes.

👉🏻 10 finalists of the competition receive a prize — a trip to Moscow with fully funded accommodation.

🗯The main prize — the opportunity to shoot a film/video about Moscow with full funding for filming and production.

🔗 Deadline: 2024/07/15

*the project Blink of an eye by Darya Kalnina

Struggle
by Elizaveta Korzhneva

The project explores the idea of societal conformity and the struggle for individuality within a collective. The fight for a place in society represents a common human desire to fit in or achieve success, and this collective battle results in a shared light, symbolizing a collective salvation or unity through struggle ✨👀

The object itself is a beautiful ceramic lamp made up of small human silhouettes, meticulously handcrafted by the author.

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Shuting Qiu

Based in Shanghai, the designer launched her brand in 2018, blending strength and softness through bold, eclectic detailing and intricate textures. A graduate of the Royal Academy in Antwerp, she draws inspiration from travel, art, and cinema, creating a unique "modern romantic" aesthetic.
Qiu champions sustainability by working with local artisans in Hangzhou, using recycled materials to craft intricate floral patterns 🌸

In 2023, she showcased her AW23 and SS24 collections, exploring the relationship between art and nature. From French abstractionism to ocean-inspired designs, her work highlights environmental conservation and the beauty of nature🌿

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Hold Dear
by Aleksandra Shushina, Ulyana Vorobyova, Anastasia Lopuhovskaya

“Hold Dear” is an auction platform where you can acquire the latest innovative creations from different authors, each product existing as a single, exclusive piece. The name reflects the idiom "to hold dear," meaning to regard something with personal importance 🎞️

In this project, authors developed the complete concept for the online store's interface, delivering it as a functional prototype. Alongside that, they crafted a cohesive design system and expanded the visual identity to include additional branded assets, ensuring a unique and polished user experience 💫

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Fresh Fruits Magazine 2005
by Shoichi Aoki

Fresh Fruits, published in 2005 by Shoichi Aoki, captures the essence of Tokyo's teenage street fashion, showcasing a vibrant mix of styles from the iconic Harajuku district. The book features striking photographs paired with profiles that detail each subject's age, occupation, and fashion influences, highlighting the creativity and personal expression of youth culture🎎

Building on the success of its predecessor, Fruits, this collection has gained cult status among fashion enthusiasts worldwide, playing a vital role in documenting Japan's unique street fashion scene 🌸

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