“Peripheries, Shifting Borders” Photography Contest 2025: A Visual Exploration of Urban Margins

The Photography Contest “Periferie,” now in its second edition in 2025, is a national initiative dedicated to the visual exploration of Italian suburbs. Sponsored by the de Socio Family in collaboration with the Controvento Cultural Association and with the patronage of the Provincial Administration of Avellino, the competition pays homage to the memory of the journalist Ettore de Socio.concorsoperiferie.it+13concorsoperiferie.it+13it.linkedin.com+13

Theme of the 2025 Edition: “Peripheries, Blurred Boundaries”

This year's theme invites photographers to reflect on peripheries not only as physical places but also as symbolic and ever-changing spaces. The peripheries are seen as blurred boundaries, where identities mix and landmarks evolve. Participants are encouraged to freely interpret this concept, using any photographic technique, as long as the works are original and not created with the aid of artificial intelligence.academy.fotodiego.com

Participation Options

• Category: The competition is open to all photographers aged 18 and over, whether professional or amateur.concorsoperiferie.it+1concorsoperiferie.it+1

• Registration: A contribution of €15 is required for each work submitted.concorsoperiferie.it+1concorsoperiferie.it+1

• Works: Each participant can submit up to two projects, each consisting of 12 to 25 images, accompanied by an introductory text and a short biography.concorsoperiferie.it

• Expiration date: Works must be submitted by 11:59 PM on July 15, 2025.academy.fotodiego.com+1concorsoperiferie.it+1

Press and Show

The winner will receive a cash prize of €500 and travel expenses of €100. A selection of the works will be exhibited in a show at the Irpino Museum in Avellino, opening on October 18, 2025, and running until January 2026. Additionally, a digital catalog will be created containing the winning project and other selected works.concorsoperiferie.it+6concorsoperiferie.it+6concorsoperiferie.it+6

Jury

The jury is composed of industry experts: Augusto Pieroni (artistic director), Generoso Picone (Controvento Association), and Fulvio de Socio (son of Ettore de Socio).academy.fotodiego.com+8concorsoperiferie.it+8concorsoperiferie.it+8

How to Participate

To participate, you must send your works via email to bando@concorsoperiferie.it, following the detailed instructions available on the official contest website: concorsoperiferie.it.concorsoperiferie.it

The “Periferie” (Outskirts/Suburbs) Photography Contest represents a unique opportunity to explore and tell the stories of the marginal realities of our cities, offering a space for reflection and creativity for all photography enthusiasts.it.linkedin.com