20 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 21 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT PART 2. ICM?s Footsteps in 2021 2021 2021 ICM International Martial Arts Photo Contest and Exhibition Theme Our Daily Lives with Martial Arts Contest September 10 - October 22, 2021 Winners 36 (1 grand, 2 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze, 26 fine work prizes) Exhibition period and location November 2021 - May 2022, UNESCO ICM Lobby Online VR ExhibitionWebsite unescoicm.org/2021photogallery The 2021 ICM International Martial Arts Photo Contest and Exhibition were held with the theme of ?Our Daily Lives with Martial Arts? to capture martial arts moments in our lives and spread the values of martial arts. The 2021 contest marked the second year since it was first held in 2018. It rejuvenated the martial arts and art industries which were hit hard by the pandemic and attracted many global martial arts and photography fans. In the ICM lobby, 36 prize-winning works were displayed for six months. For those who were unable to visit ICM due to travel limitations and the risk of exposure to the virus, the exhibition was also held online. The contest and exhibition served an important role in promoting the value of martial arts by spreading the dynamic and positive spirit across the world. Clearing House on Martial Arts Martial arts are not merely physical activities but a cultural heritage that contain within themselves the unique traditions and philosophies of their states or regions of origin. ICM has been making an all-out effort to protect and promote martial arts by categorizing them by country, region and type, and conducting research on their unique history and the transmission mechanisms by which they are preserved. ICM has employed a dual-track strategy where basic and advanced research are conducted together, this allows it to explore the field of martial arts more systematically. Baseline research enables researchers to identify the overall trends of martial arts and lays a foundation for all martial arts research while in-depth research helps deepen the understanding of martial arts practiced by regions or countries. The center plays a pivotal role in delivering information and knowledge on global martial arts by releasing periodic publications, such as ICM News and ICM Insight, where news about the organization, articles on martial arts and updates on partner organizations can be found. In 2021, ICM published the baseline research reportWorld Martial Arts: Towards a Global Overview, the first outcome of the project was to grasp the current state of global martial arts. The report introduces discourse on martial arts with themes, for example ?martial arts and music? and ?gender in martial arts?. It also provides in-depth knowledge of political, social, historical and cultural contexts underlying the development of martial arts around the world. The baseline report includes overview, origin, developmental history, transmission and popularization data of martial arts. The content is categorized by continent for publication in the form of an encyclopedia. The objectivity and reliability of the report are enhanced by the review of experts in relevant fields, such as sports, specific martial arts, anthropology and history. Project Overview in Numbers The number of submitted works 704 The number of participating countries 32 The total number of winners 36 The number of exhibition visitors * Unknown due to simultaneous online and offline hosting World Martial Arts Baseline Research Report: World Martial Arts: Towards a Global Overview
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