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PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE 2026 EXHIBITION

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

OPENING

THURSDAY 21. MAY

18:00 - 21:00

AWARD CEREMONY

SATURDAY 23. MAY

18:00 UHR

EXHIBITION

21.05. - 05.06.2026

OPENING HOURS

TUE - SAT
12:00 - 18:00

LOCATION

BBA GALLERY

KÖPENICKER STR. 96

10179 BERLIN-MITTE

Capture Excellence: The 9th BBA Photography Prize

Welcome to the 9th edition of the BBA Photography Prize, a landmark exhibition that serves as the centerpiece of the 2026 festival season. This year’s showcase is the result of an intensive global search, bringing together a curated selection of artists who represent the pinnacle of contemporary photographic practice. By placing these works within the BBA Gallery, we immerse the audience in the heart of Berlin’s thriving international art scene, creating a space where visual innovation meets critical dialogue.

The selection process for this year's prize was guided by a distinguished jury of industry professionals who scrutinized entries for more than just aesthetic appeal. Our panel sought out a rare combination of visual excellence, powerful storytelling, and conceptual depth. From seasoned photographers with established international track records to promising talents just beginning their creative journeys, every artist featured in this room has demonstrated a profound mastery of technical craftsmanship and a genuine understanding of their subject matter.

This exhibition is designed to be a catalyst for connection, bridging the gap between creators, industry partners, and a global audience. Beyond the physical gallery walls, the 9th edition benefits from extensive promotional campaigns that project these images across Berlin and into the international digital landscape. This event is not merely a display of finished works, but a vital networking hub intended to foster long-term visibility and partnership opportunities for the photographers involved.

As you move through the gallery, you are invited to engage with the diverse themes and perspectives that define the photographic medium in 2026. This collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of the lens to capture the complexities of our world with precision and passion. We celebrate these artists for their bravery in exploration and their dedication to the craft of excellence.

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The exhibition will be proudly sponsored by Lavazza. Featuring the Blend Forward Award, sponsored by Lavazza for the second time, celebrates the fusion of tradition and innovation in art and culture. Rooted in the values of Blending Times, Blending Roots, Blending Cultures and Blending Minds, it honours artists who foster dialogue across generations, origins and perspectives.

In 2026, this vision is complemented by Lavazza’s campaign theme “Pleasure Makes Us Human”, which explores the essence of Italianità—a lifestyle of openness, vitality and joy. Together, these principles inspire creativity that blends heritage with progress, reflecting Lavazza’s belief that pleasure and cultural exchange make life truly vibrant.

WHAT'S ON OFFER THIS YEAR

BBA Photography Prize

BBA

PHOTOGRAPHY

PRIZE 2026

1. Prize

1000€

Solo Exhibition at BBA Gallery in 2027

Artsy Profile

Online Promotion

2. Prize

700€

Artsy Profile

Online Promotion

3. Prize

500€

Artsy Profile

Online Promotion

Lavazza Blend Forward Award

500€

Online Promotion

Future Exhibition Opportunities

Audience Award

300€

Artsy Promotion

Online Promotion

JURY BOARD MEMBERS 2026

ISABELL KOHLS

ISABELL KOHLS

Head of Brand Content & Communication Marketing at Lavazza Germany

HANNAH WEBER-HEIDENFELS

HANNAH WEBER-HEIDENFELS

Fair Manager, Affordable Art Fair Germany Curator Emerging Artists Hamburg & Berlin Art Historian (M.A.)

CIA DURANTE

CIA DURANTE

Art Consultant & Advisor. MA Photography, Royal College of Art, London

KLAUS J.A. MELLENTHIN

KLAUS J.A. MELLENTHIN

Photographer, filmmaker, international speaker, writer, recipient of multiple international photography awards

ALEXANDER JÖCHL

ALEXANDER JÖCHL

Director of the Samurai Museum in Berlin

VISHAL SHAH

VISHAL SHAH

BBA Gallery managing & Creative director. Multidisciplinary artist

RENATA KUDLACEK

RENATA KUDLACEK

Director BBA Gallery, Curator, Artist & Art Lecturer

UTE EDDA HAMMER

UTE EDDA HAMMER

Jury Moderator For the BBA Photography Prize 2026. Art historian & culture Management.

ARNE ANKER

ARNE ANKER

Maître de Cuisine & Owner at Restaurant BRIKZ

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