2ND PLACE
Shamim Ul Islam
Echoes of the shipyard
17th Edition
Submissions Closed
Submissions Closed
URBAN Photo Arena 2026 Winners
The winners of URBAN Photo Arena 2026, announced during Trieste Photo Days.
THE 2026 RESULTS
The rest of the podium
Second place and two photographers sharing third place.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION / BEST VOTER
Brunella Pastore
Photograph submitted: Tra luce e struttura
Originally from Torre Annunziata and based in Milan, Brunella Pastore is a photographer whose interests include street photography, landscapes and still life. Trained in advertising photography at ILAS, she also works in social media and web communication. In 2026, she received the URBAN Photo Arena Best Voter Award.
Meet the winning photographer
Silvia Missura is a photographer with a keen eye for the interplay of light, shadow, and urban architecture. Her work transforms everyday moments into striking visual compositions, combining geometric precision with human presence. Her photograph The Shadow Leap won the URBAN Arena competition at Trieste Photo Days 2026.
Explore the competition bracket
To see all the runners-up and the competition results, view the full bracket.
