A portrait of a near-naked, plus-size model has been shortlisted for a major photography award. Three photographers – all of them are women – are in the running for this year’s Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize. Expand Close Jack from the series Lost Summer by Alys Tomlinson (Alys Tomlinson/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Jack from the series Lost Summer by Alys Tomlinson (Alys Tomlinson/PA)“There is a vulnerability and sadness to the portraits, but also a resilience,” she said. Expand Close Eden by Lydia Goldblatt (Lydia Goldblatt/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Eden by Lydia Goldblatt (Lydia Goldblatt/PA)“In such close, sometimes blissful, sometimes painful proximity to my children, I am aware of all that remains unknown. The international photography award is organised by the National Portrait Gallery, which is closed until 2023 for redevelopment.

Source: Irish Independent November 03, 2020 12:22 UTC