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The Cold Divide: Interview with Alessandro Grassani

We chat with the Italian photographer about his series documenting a universal story about history, identity, and belonging

Announcements

2026 Student and Youth shortlists announced

Get to know the next generation of photographers

© Carlos Folgoso Sueiro, Spain, Shortlist, Professional competition, Perspectives, Sony World Photography Awards 2025

Interview

Beyond the Lake: Interview with Carlos Folgoso Sueiro

We catch up with the Spanish photographer about his powerful project that grew out of a period of personal struggle

Student competition

The Student competition celebrates outstanding series created by photography students around the world. Each year, a new brief challenges the next generation of photographers to exercise their creative thinking and enter a series of 5 - 10 images.

The winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London's Somerset House, and promotion via the World Photography Organisation's channels.

Image: © Zifan Zhang, China Mainland, Shortlist, Student Competition, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards

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Interviews

Divided Youth of Belfast: Interview with Toby Binder

We spoke with the winner of the 2025 Documentary Projects category about his long-term series documenting young people in Northern Ireland.

Beyond the Lake: Interview with Carlos Folgoso Sueiro

We caught up with the Spanish photographer about his powerful project that grew out of a period of personal struggle.

On Asphalt We Grow: Interview with Robin Tutenges

We spoke with the French photographer about his shortlisted series documenting skateboarding communities in Ukraine.

2026 Youth Shortlist

Discover what interests, moves and inspires the next generation of photographers from around the world.

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Exhibitions and Events

London, United Kingdom

Be among the first to know when tickets go on sale for Joel Meyerowitz's exclusive talk and upcoming display at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 exhibition.

Dates: 17 April - 4 May 2026

Image: © Joel Meyerowitz