A prize that rewards the career of a professional European photographer over 60 years old, who is independent and still active. As a major player in the world of photography, Viviane Esders is continuing her commitment by creating the eponymous prize.
« Often travelling to Naples, I immediately liked this Sphinx turned towards the sea in a minimalist setting. It was common for Luigi Ghirri, whom I used to visit at his home in Italy, to show me his conceptual images of everyday scenes that are almost kitsch ephemera. A discreet man with a thoughtful and intelligent eye for signs of change in society. » Viviane Esders