World’s Best Landscape Photographers: MEYERS-LUSSIER, PETERSON, DAVIS, RUNCIE & PELEDA / 2024 WORLD ART AWARDS

Thom Bierdz
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Artists from 61 countries competed in the 2024 WORLD ART AWARDS where 20 of the most revered galleries in the world were sent online images to score in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital and photography. The 300+ winning works, 1st to 6th Place (and ties) in all 50 categories, will be revealed in this column one category at a time, and also an upcoming movie.

BIO OF 1ST PLACE WINNER: Robert Meyers-Lussier

is a multifaceted artist whose creative expression spans photography, writing, and gastronomy. His artistry reflects a deep appreciation for both the grand and the minute details of life, shaped by extensive travel and diverse experiences. As a published author of ‘Crystallized Remnants,’ a book of poetry, and ‘This Is Delicious! What Is It?’, a cookbook, Robert’s work transcends mediums to explore beauty in all its forms. His photography, a blend of macro and micro perspectives, captures moments that are both ephemeral and eternal, inviting viewers to see the world through his unique lens. www.rmlphotos.com

ART COLLECTORS — CONTACT THE WINNERS HERE: CATEGORY 43. NONMANIPULATED PHOTOGRAPHY — LANDSCAPE

1st Place ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Summit Lake Study 4” 3872x2592px Photo.

2nd Place — Tie DAVID A PETERSON USA montanagayman@comcast.net “The Golden Gate Bridge” Photo.

2nd Place — Tie NICHOL DAVIS USA https://loastudiosre.com/ “Mountain Snowfall” 16x12” Photo.

3rd Place — Tie BRUCE RUNCIE USA www.photogenicsplendor.com “Rainbow Palm” 16x20" Photograph.

3rd Place — Tie NIJOLE PELEDA USA npeledamusicarts@gmail.com “Wild Passion” Photography.

4th Place — Tie DAVID A PETERSON USA montanagayman@comcast.net “Midnight At Coit Tower” Photo.

4th Place — Tie ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Antonito Train Station” 5472x3648px Photo.

5th Place — Tie NIJOLE PELEDA USA npeledamusicarts@gmail.com “Joy” Photography.

5th Place — Tie ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Bowen Mountain In Summer Storm” 3872x2592px Photo.

6th Place — Tie ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Avalon Harbor Study 7” 5472x3648px Photo.

6th Place — Tie NIJOLE PELEDA USA npeledamusicarts@gmail.com “This Moment” Photography.

In 2024, WORLD ART AWARDS had submissions from these 61 countries: Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, UK, Ukraine, USA, Viet Nam, Wales, Zambia.

The World Art Awards 20 Best Galleries & Museums for 2024 who were asked to score art: (in alphabetical order by country):

Best in Australia: Bungendore Wood Works Gallery

Best in Chile: Isabel Aninat Gallery

Best in Columbia: Beatriz Esguerra Art

Best in Czech Republic: Knupp Gallery

Best in Georgia: UGallery

Best in Israel: Corridor Contemporary

Best in Japan: Nanzuka Underground

Best in Latvia: Galerija Romas Darzs

Best in Malaysia: Gallery des Artistes / Gallery@Tropicana

Best in Morocco: Comptoir des Mines Galerie

Best in Myanmar: New Treasure Art Gallery

Best in Portugal: Underdogs

Best in Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery

Best in United Kingdom: Miart Gallery London

Best in USA / Alabama: Alabama Contemporary Art Center

Best in USA / Arizona: Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art

Best in USA / Iowa: Moberg Gallery

Best in USA / Nebraska: Kiechel Fine Art

Best in USA / South Dakota: South Dakota Art Museum

Best in USA / Utah: Ogden Contemporary Arts

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Thom Bierdz

One of Medium’s TOP ART CONTRIBUTORS, award-winning author, actor, film-maker, painter. 12 books: 6 on art. President of WAA & AAA & ACCA.