Photography

June 16, 2026

Annie Leibovitz Brings Stylish Vision to the World Cup Then and Now in New Photography Exhibition

Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz has captured some of the world’s biggest celebrities, including athletes LeBron James and Serena Williams. But 40 years ago, she was given a unique task in the soccer realm: create the advertising campaign for the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Starring athletic-looking models against archaeological sites and colorful landscapes, the endeavor made the famous photographer part of the tournament’s history, albeit somewhat removed.

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June 11, 2026

The 2026 Weather Photographer of the Year Competition Is Now Open for Submissions

The Weather Photographer of the Year is now accepting entries for its 2026 competition. Hosted by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS), it honors images that showcase the power, beauty, and ultimately the impact of weather. Last year’s winning photographs, for instance, were a mixture of rare sights—like circular rainbows—and images illustrating the influence of climate change on storms and sunshine across the globe. You can’t talk about the weather without mentioning climate change.

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June 10, 2026

Winners of the World Food Photography Awards Tell Stories of Cultures Across the Globe

The World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® is a celebration of the genre in its many and ever-changing forms. Its competition draws thousands of entries each year, and the contest recently announced its 2026 category winners and the grand prize of the Overall Winner. Rising to the top, from nearly 9,000 images, was A Woman Eats in the Canteen of the Soviet-era Sanatorium, shot by British photographer Jo Kearney.

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June 7, 2026

Portraits of Taxidermied New Zealand Birds Explore the Space Between Life and Death

Artist Fiona Pardington is giving new life to dead birds. For decades, Pardington has been photographing museum archives. Her latest subjects are taxidermied birds endemic to Aotearoa (New Zealand), which can be seen in her latest exhibition titled Taharaki Skyside. The show is now on display at the Aotearoa New Zealand Pavilion at the Venice Biennale until November 22, 2026. Pardington’s collection centers on the relationship between the corporeal and metaphysical.

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