Cannes Lions launches CannesAlso photographic exhibition

"Creatives in agencies often produce art in their spare time and CannesAlso will provide the platform to showcase this art. For this first year CannesAlso will focus on photography, but in the future it could be an exhibition of painting or sculpture or something completely different, so long as it adds another level of creativity, is inspiring and fun," says Philip Thomas, Cannes Lions CEO.

Over 1500 images were received, many of which will feature in The Big Book, of which guest judge renowned photographer Rankin, has selected 11 photographs that will feature prominently.

"In a world where commercial art is king, it's great to be part of celebrating individuals' creative talent," says Rankin.

The 11 images Rankin selected are:

• Roberto Muñoz, from Pindaro in the Dominican Republic: Girl in an Orphanage in Dominican Republic
• Fouad Abdel Malak, from Impact BBDO in the UAE: Venezuelan Model
• Karl Gillebert, from Karl Xéna in France: Miroir Ténébreux
• Nayef Zacca, from Strategies in Egypt: Set Me Free
• Reginald Van de Velde, from These Days in Belgium: l'Autoroute de l'Avenir
• Harald Benz, from squarehead in Canada: Docks
• Ewa Zakrzewska, from Starcom MediaVest Group in Poland: Back in the 1930s
• Keith Melder, from The Campaign Palace in Australia: HSS02
• Ana Oliveira Rovati, from Ana Oliveira Rovati in Brazil: Cuba
• Jerald Packiasamy, from Still Waters Films Private Limited in India: The Mighty
• Benjamin Kaufman, from 7Films in South Africa: The Exuberant Elder

Registered delegates will be able to obtain a complimentary copy of The Small Book, featuring the selected images by Rankin. They can also be viewed at .