by Eli Meixler

Sebastian Liste of Spain received the 2010 Ian Parry Scholarship and £3000 grand prize today for his project entitled “Urban Quilombo.” The story explores the lives of sixty homeless families inhabiting the abandoned “Galpão da Araújo Barreto” chocolate factory in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.

A panel of five judges selected Liste's submission not only because of the quality of his portfolio, but the clarity with which he he conveyed the neglect and suffering of his subjects, organizers said in a press release. One of the judges, Sunday Times Magazine director of photography Jon Jones, described Liste's work as "of the highest standard for such a young photographer." Other judges included photographers Don McCullin and Marcus Bleasdale, Foto8 publisher Jon Levy, and Getty Images editor Steve Blogg.

In addition to receiving the monetary prize, Liste will be included automatically on a final list of nominees for the Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam. His project will also be published by the Sunday Times Magazine, and it will be exhibited at the Getty Images Gallery at 46 Eastcastle Street in London from August 16th to 23rd.

The judging committee also recognized Liz Hingley of the United Kingdom as “Highly Commended” and American Matt Eich as “Commended.” Both will receive a prize of £500. Judges also recognized Canadian Ed Ou and Rodrigo Alfaro of Argentina, who received “Honorable Mention,” and “Special Commendation,” respectively.
 
The scholarship was founded to commemorate the death of Ian Perry, a 24-year-old photojournalist killed on assignment for the Sunday Times during the Romanian Revolution in 1989. The prize is given annually to a photographer who is under 24 years of age or attending a full-time photographic course.