Photographic Publication of the Year 2026

“In the Photographic Publication of the Year competition, we recognise publications that can serve as inspiration – presenting bold concepts, refined graphic design, exceptional printing, outstanding photography, and thoughtful design.”

The exhibition will feature publications selected by the jury from among the most compelling photography releases of the past year – from artist-made photobooks to archival, collective, and experimental publications.

Competition shortlist (in random order):

– Antonina Gugała, „Running to the Sun”
– „Pamięć teatru. Polska fotografia teatralna od początku istnienia do dziś” group publication, curatorial team: Agnieszka Wanicka, Wojciech Nowicki, Bartosz Flak, Magdalena Hueckel, Magdalena Ożarowska,
– Konrad Bryczek, „to dopiero październik”
– „Co robi zdjęcie?” group publication, eds. Bartosz Flak, Martyna Nowicka, Agnieszka Olszewska,
– Magdalena Hueckel, „Potencjalnie odwracalne”
– Katarzyna i Marianne Wąsowskie, „Waiting for the snow”
– Lesia Pcholka / Veha Archive, „Ruiny Białorusi”
– Władysław Nielipiński, „Gorzko!”
– Katarzyna Sagatowska, Monika Szewczyk-Wittek, „Powroty. Z archiwum Pawła Pierścińskiego”
– Krystian Furman, „Między Ścianami Ciszy”
– Małgorzata Stankiewicz, „viridescent, afire”

The competition results will be announced on June 18 at the opening of Fotofestiwal in Łódź.

The winning publications and shortlist were selected by a jury comprising: Katarzyna Białousz, Anita Osuch, Agata Bartkowiak, Anita Andrzejewska, Frank Ammer, and Paweł Rubkiewicz.

Learn more about the Photographic Publication of the Year here