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We are thrilled to announce Ekaterina Frolova as the winner of The Patricia D. Richards Legacy Award. This newly introduced Under 35 Special Prize at the URBAN Photo Awards is a heartfelt tribute to the late Patricia D. Richards, whose legacy as a passionate educator […]

For the seventh year in a row, the collaboration between URBAN Photo Awards and the Municipality of Trieste will give life to a prestigious exhibition-award at the Civic Sartorio Museum for a finalist projects in the 2024 edition of the contest. The winning project on […]

After months of anticipation, submissions from talented photographers around the world, rigorous reviews, and careful judgment by our esteemed panel of jurors, we have finally reached the pivotal moment. Today, we proudly unveil the Winners Shortlist for the URBAN Photo Awards 2024. This shortlist represents the best of the best, carefully selected from an immense pool of exceptional entries.

Max Cavallari has been honored with the URBAN Press Award 2024 for his striking project, Drowned Choice. This powerful work provides a poignant exploration of the catastrophic floods that ravaged Emilia Romagna in May 2023. Cavallari’s evocative visual narrative captures the profound impact of this […]

We are thrilled to announce that Nadia Marmondi has won the inaugural URBAN Zine Award for her evocative project Divenire (Becoming) . Marmondi’s zine delves into the interplay between human emotions and natural elements, using powerful visual metaphors to explore transformation and identity. Through her […]

We are proud to announce that Maria Pansini has won the URBAN Book Award for her moving editorial documentary SEA, STEEL AND SORROW. This project explores the city of Taranto, Italy, and the devastating impact of industrialization on its rich history and environment. Taranto, once […]

Step into the vibrant world of urban photography with URBAN Unveils the City and Its Secrets. Now in its 10th edition, this volume is a celebration of street photography, showcasing diverse and dynamic perspectives from photographers around the globe. Featuring selected works from the URBAN […]

Our usual exhibitions are back with the best photos of URBAN Photo Awards 2024 ! It’s going to be a series of large collective exhibitions in Trieste and in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region , with selected venues as part of the Trieste Photo Days […]

URBAN Photo Awards is excited to inaugurate the first collective photography exhibition of URBAN Exhibits at Trieste Airport. This series of exhibitions curated by URBAN, which reveals the city in anticipation of the 11th edition of Trieste Photo Days – International Photography Festival, scheduled from […]

We’re thrilled to announce the Finalists in the Book & Zine category for URBAN 2024! This year, we have an important update: the winners of the Book & Zine category will be the first to celebrate their victory! There will be no separate “Winners Shortlist” […]

As we approach the final stage of the URBAN Photo Awards, we’re excited to reveal the Finalists who have emerged from weeks of rigorous evaluations of our esteemed URBAN jury. The jurors has spent countless hours reviewing submissions and selecting the standout entries that have […]

We’re thrilled to announce the Semifinalists in the Book & Zine category for URBAN 2024! These outstanding photographers have captured the jury’s attention and are now one step closer to victory. As we move forward, we’re excited to reveal the Finalists by the end of […]

Today marks an exciting milestone as we announce the photographers who have advanced to the Semifinalists round in the Single Photo and Projects & Portfolios categories. These talented artists have impressed greatly our URBAN 2024 Jury, bringing them one step closer to the ultimate victory. […]

URBAN Photo Awards 2024 continue to captivate with a surge of creative energy, showcasing the diverse talents from around the globe. As anticipation builds towards the grand finale at Trieste Photo Days, we are delighted to unveil the Selected Photographers for the prestigious URBAN Book […]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived – URBAN Photo Arena 2024 is here! This international photo contest celebrates the talent of young Under 35 photographers with a format akin to knockout rounds in sports tournaments. Let’s dive into the action as photographers […]

Get ready to discover the champions of URBAN Photo Awards 2024! This journey promises to be full of excitement and anticipation, culminating in October during the Trieste Photo Days festival. Join us in the vibrant coastal city of Trieste, located in the northeast of Italy. […]

Unprecedented Achievement This year, the URBAN Photo Awards have reached unprecedented heights, breaking all previous records and setting new benchmarks in the world of photography contests. With overwhelming participation from photographers around the globe, the fifteenth edition has truly been a landmark event. Response and […]

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your enthusiastic participation in the 2024 URBAN Photo Awards. Your nominations have truly impressed us. You have demonstrated talent, creativity and passion for the art of photography. The official deadline has now passed, but given the great participation our Team will keep […]

Here we are! The closing day for URBAN 2024 has arrived   Tonight (Sunday, June 16th 2024) at 11.59 pm CET we will close the submissions for the 5 categories Single Photos, Projects & Portfolios, URBAN Book&Zine Award and URBAN Photo Arena. You are still […]

“Il Fotografo” Editorial coordinator Federica Berzioli will judge the first edition of the URBAN Zine Award   URBAN celebrates again its long lasting and fruitful Partnership with esteemed italian photography magazine “Il Fotografo”! We are honored to have its Editorial coordinator Federica Berzioli joining the […]