This year marks the 10th year that MediaStorm has partnered with the International Center of Photography and Harbers Studios to produce films that pay homage to each of the winners of ICP’s annual Infinity Awards for their contributions to the field of photography and visual arts.
Each March, the ICP recognizes these outstanding artists at an annual fundraiser at their headquarters in New York City. The gala event helps support a full range of programs, including exhibitions, collections, community outreach, scholarships, and the ICP School.
MediaStorm’s films are widely recognized as the signature moment of the event.
For MediaStorm, these films pay tribute to our roots in photography and our aspiration for it to continue to be a force for positive change in the world.
Zora J Muff sees himself as an artist who happens to be Black living in a society that believes in race. His work shines a light on white supremacy, and has been honored with ICP’s 2023 Infinity Award for Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism.
Poulomi Basu’s work employs multiple visual mediums to confront misogyny, oppression, abuse and climate injustice. The ICP has recognized Basu’s work with the the 2023 Infinity Award for Contemporary Photography & New Media.
Growing up in Israel shaped Ariella Azoula’s view of the world, politics and art. For her work in critiquing the role of photography, the ICP has awarded her the 2023 Infinity Award for Critical Writing, Research and Theory.
Before he died in 1992, Daniel Cowin donated a large collection of African American photography to the ICP. Joyce Cowin has continued her husband’s strong support, and the center has honored her with the 2023 Infinity Award for Trustee.
Ming Smith moved to New York City to be a model, but her passion for photography and commitment to shining a light on Black culture has led to a distinguished photographic career. Smith is the winner of ICP’s 2023 Infinity Award for Lifetime Achievement.