First exhibition of Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 opens
The first exhibition of İstanbul Photo Awards 2026 opens at Anadolu’s AAtolye Exhibition Hall in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
Speaking at the opening event, Anadolu CEO Serdar Karagöz said Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 has become one of the world’s leading news photography contests, bringing together the best photographers and jury members from across the globe while highlighting stories that shape humanity’s collective memory.
“In organizing the Istanbul Photo Awards contest for the 12th time, Anadolu aimed to bring photography together with art, aesthetics, and news,” Karagoz said.
He stressed the enduring power of photography, saying that some images outlive both events and people.
