The Saatchi Gallery & Google Team Up for Coveted Photography Prize
Shelby Lee Walsh — June 18, 2009 — Pop Culture
You now have the ability to customize your own Google! The Saatchi Gallery is one of London’s well-known galleries of modern art and they have paired up with the leading Internet search engine for an inspirational art contest called the ‘Google Photography Prize.’
Thousands of students applied and now only 36 remain. To determine the 6 winners of the coveted $7,500 prize along with a spot on Google, the search engine is turning to public vote to determine the deserving winners.
Thousands of students applied and now only 36 remain. To determine the 6 winners of the coveted $7,500 prize along with a spot on Google, the search engine is turning to public vote to determine the deserving winners.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Internet Experience - Opportunity to develop personalized search pages to enhance user experience and cater to individual preferences.
2. Collaboration Between Art and Technology - Exploring the intersection of art and technology through innovative partnerships and competitions.
3. Crowdsourced Decision Making - Utilizing public vote to determine the winners of contests and competitions, creating a more inclusive and democratic process.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can collaborate with tech companies to create unique, interactive experiences for visitors.
2. Internet Search Engines - Search engines can develop customizable features to offer users more personalized and relevant search results.
3. Education - Educational institutions can incorporate crowdsourced decision-making into their assessment processes to engage students and promote inclusivity.
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