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In keeping with a long-standing tradition of bringing some of the most prominent figures in contemporary photography on board, the URBAN Photo Awards 2026, 17th edition, is delighted to announce British photographer Mark Power, member of Magnum Photos, as President of the Projects & Portfolio […]

It is with great pleasure that we announce our partnership with Stroppa Straps for URBAN Photo Awards 2026. In an international context featuring photographers such as Mark Power and Christopher Morris, all winners will receive a handcrafted Stroppa camera strap.  Stroppa is universally appreciated for […]

We are delighted to confirm that Think Tank Photo will once again be a partner of the URBAN Photo Awards. Founded in 2005 by photographers and designers, Think Tank Photo is a brand that speaks our language: that of those who put photography at the […]

URBAN Photo Arena is the section of the international URBAN Photo Awards dedicated to young photographers under 35, offering a unique opportunity to showcase and gain recognition for their talent. In collaboration with PAG – Progetto Area Giovani of the Municipality of Trieste, the contest […]

The Projects & Portfolios section of the URBAN Photo Awards is dedicated to photographers who work in series and projects: a space where photography goes beyond the single image to become narrative, research, vision. What matters is not only the quality of individual shots, but […]

The CREATIVE category in the Single Photos section of the URBAN Photo Awards is dedicated to images that challenge perceptions and push beyond the boundaries of traditional photography: a space where reality is only the starting point, and what matters is where the imagination decides […]

The SPACES category in the Single Photos section of the URBAN Photo Awards is dedicated to the city as a photographic subject in its own right: a space to be explored through its forms, the layering of historical and architectural languages that make it unique. […]

The PEOPLE category in the Single Photos section is one of the most fertile and wide-ranging strands in the URBAN Photo Awards, a space where human presence becomes both visual material and a lens through which to read the urban world. Every human figure carries […]

The international Urban Photo Awards features multiple categories in which photographers can explore the complexity of cities around the world and capture their essence. Among these, the STREETS category in the Single Photos section celebrates street photography as an autonomous and distinctive art form: a […]

For the 17th edition of the URBAN Photo Awards, we are proud to present the Special Prize curated by one of the most distinguished voices in contemporary British documentary photography: Mark Power. A member of Magnum Photos since 2007, Power has spent over four decades […]

At URBAN Photo Awards 2026, one photograph will stand out from all the others not for what it managed to construct, but for what it succeeded in evoking. The Special Award for Artistic Sensitivity — signed by Giorgio Celiberti, internationally renowned artist and historic figure […]

URBAN Photo Awards returns for its 17th edition, opening a new season of talent, powerful images and international encounters. Submissions are open until 14 June 2026, with the grand finale taking place at Trieste Photo Days from 23 to 25 October.

As we look forward to the 2026 edition of the URBAN Photo Awards, we are pleased to relaunch #URBANinsights, our annual interview series dedicated to the winners of previous years. This editorial space is designed to go beyond the award-winning image, offering a deeper look […]

Hi Luis, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. How would you introduce yourself to those who aren’t yet familiar with your work and your identity as a photographer? Hi, thank you so much for the interview! As a photographer, I try […]

Hi Daniel, it’s a pleasure to have you with us, and congratulations once again on your victory. Histogrammer is the name you use to present yourself to the public. How would you introduce yourself to those who don’t know you yet? And how would you […]

Hi Fabio, it’s a great pleasure to have you with us. First of all, congratulations once again on winning the URBAN Book Award 2025. You’ve mentioned that your relationship with photography began with a camera you received for your First Communion. It’s fascinating to imagine […]

Hi Andrea, congratulations on this prestigious achievement. Your educational background weaves together photography, fashion design, and architecture: how has the dialogue between these disciplines shaped your visual perspective, and how does it influence the way you compose images today? During my time at IED Milan, […]

#URBANinsights is a series of exclusive interviews and insights dedicated to the winners of URBAN Photo Awards. This feature highlights Krzysztof Bednarski, winner of the 2024 Projects & Portfolios award with the project “La Vida Lenta”. Born from a personal shift toward stillness, solitude, and […]

The awards ceremony for the 16th edition of URBAN Photo Awards 2025, held on Saturday, October 25, at Sala Xenia, along the Trieste waterfront, marked one of the highlights of the 12th edition of Trieste Photo Days, in the presence of jurors Paolo Verzone, Denis […]

From October 4th to November 30th, 2025, the URBAN Photo Awards will once again take over Trieste Airport with its October Edition group exhibition. A renewed showcase of photographers and artworks will be displayed in the Furio Lauri Gallery on the first floor.The airport becomes […]