Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2017, theSony World Photography Awardsshowcases the best photography in the world from the past year.Start uploadingyour best shots for free.

This week we choose some of our favoriteBlack & Whiteentries from the past 3 years of the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards.

"I always let the idea or project dictate the medium. If I don’t have much experience in working with a given medium, I research and experiment before, but always embrace the challenge."

PHOTOFAIRS | San Fransiscoreveals the key galleries, programming themes and VIP highlights forits inaugural edition (Jan 27 - 29, 2017).

"Taking a selfie is a performative act, where self-regulation and self-disclosure form part of the performance. On the one hand, it is about taking control and pretending to be someone, and on the other hand, let go, or lose control."

Rich symbolism and thoughtful placement of subjects made me think deeper about societal issues we experience today - where cultural identity, landscape, and place collide.