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Matt Black, Paolo Verzone, and Denis Curti
Lead the Jury at URBAN Photo Awards 2025

This year, the photography competition will have the honor of hosting the renowned photographer Paolo Verzone, who will not only judge the best single photos but will also be at the center of one of the most anticipated moments of the festival: Verzone, a prominent figure in contemporary photography, will have the important task of naming the “Photographer of the Year”.

As for the Book Award and the Patricia D. Richards Legacy Award, the jury will be chaired by Denis Curti. He is a name of great authority in the world of photography, with a solid career as an artistic director, editor, and curator, and he will be the one to select the editorial project that stands out the most.

Top URBAN 2025 Jury

	Matt Black President of the Jury Projects & Portfolios Jury Commission American documentary photographer
	Paolo Verzone Jury commission for single photos Internationally renowned photographer based in Barcelona
	Denis Curti URBAN Book Award Jury Commission Editor and artistic director in the field of photography
	Federica Berzioli Press Award Commission Editorial Coordinator for “Il Fotografo”
	Bob Patterson Press Award Commission Founder and editor of Street Photography Magazine
	Emanuele Costanzo Press Award Commission Editor-in-chief of Foto Cult

We wish to extend a special thank you to our esteemed Partners, who have been by our side and supported us throughout, helping to make the exceptional success of the URBAN Photo Awards possible. Without their support and collaboration, we would not have been able to realize such an extraordinary event dedicated to urban photography and artistic expression.