The World Press Photo Exhibition Returns to London

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**Top image banner: 065 – South America, Singles – Musuk Nolte, Bertha Foundation

The iconic World Press Photo Exhibition, renowned for showcasing powerful photojournalism and documentary photography, is returning to London in 2024. Following a seven-year absence, the exhibition will be held at Borough Yards from Friday 3rd May to Monday 27th May.

020 – Africa, Singles – Lee-Ann Olwage, Bob & Diane Fund for Der Spiegel. Advocacy and education is needed in order to support communities in caring for the elderly and understanding old age conditions and cognitive impairment. Inclusive discussions about dementia in Africa are essential if policymakers and key stakeholders are to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia and their caregivers in their global plan to improve the lives of people living with dementia.

“In overcoming numerous obstacles, the return of the exhibition to London, a global cultural hub, marks a triumphant moment. We are delighted that World Press Photo Exhibition is once again firmly reinstated in the capital, poised to become a fixture for many years to come. London and the entire nation can once again embrace the full splendour of the World Press Photo Exhibition at its new home at Borough Yards.” – Joumana El Zein Khoury, Executive Director of the World Press Photo Foundation

066 – South America Stories – Alessandro Cinque, Pulitzer Center, National Geographic

The World Press Photo Foundation, established in 1955, has a longstanding commitment to visual storytelling. Their annual contest draws entries from around the globe and offers a platform for photographers to document important events and issues. The travelling exhibition gives viewers a chance to delve deeper into significant narratives while expanding their understanding of the world around them.

064 – Europe Stories – Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press

London has been eagerly anticipating this prestigious exhibition’s return and will serve as one of over 60 cities in 40 countries to host the showcase on its worldwide tour. The new setting within Borough Yards, a vibrant cultural destination near London Bridge, offers an ideal location to present this impactful collection of images.

The 2024 Contest

The 2024 World Press Photo Contest saw an impressive 61,062 entries from photographers in 130 countries. Regional and global winners will be announced in April ahead of the London exhibition’s opening. The judging system emphasizes regional representation and a range of photographic styles within news and documentary genres. This limited-run exhibition provides a unique window into events and issues shaping our world.

Key Information:

Borough Yards, Stoney St, London SE1 9AD
Dates: Friday 3rd May – Monday 27th May 2024
Ticket purchase: HERE

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Africa -Mohamed Mahdy
074 – South America – Long-Term Projects -Fabiola Ferrero
084 – Southeast Asia and Oceania Stories – Hannah Reyes Morales for The New York Times
125 – Southeast Asia and Oceania_Singles – Mauk Kham Wah
140 – Southeast Asia and Oceania, Open Format – Chad Ajamian