
2026 is confirmed as a year rich in recognitions and initiatives dedicated to photography. Among the protagonists, we highlight Zanele Muholi, awarded the’Hasselblad Award 2026, one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, often called the “Nobel Prize of photography.”.
Great attention also for the World Press Photo 2026, which awarded the American photographer Carol Guzy. Your image Separated by ICE it was chosen as Photo of the Year from over 57,000 shots submitted by photographers from 141 countries. The exhibition with the winning images is hosted until June 29 at Exhibition Palace.
In Italy, the growth of a new generation of authors who experiment with innovative languages and the use of artificial intelligence continues, contributing to the renewal of the national photographic landscape.
In short: International awards, exhibitions, and new trends confirm the increasingly central role of contemporary photographers in documenting society and the changes of our time.
