Photography

April 1, 2026

This Icelandair Contest Will Reward the “Worst Photographer” With a Free Trip to Iceland and $50K

Do your photos always come out blurry? Or are you not quite sure what the rule of thirds actually means, or how shutter speed and ISO work? You might think that makes you a terrible photographer, but, in this case, that might actually pay off. Icelandair is inviting self-proclaimed “bad photographers” to take part in a competition designed to prove that, in Iceland, even the most amateur photographers can capture something beautiful.

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March 23, 2026

JR’s Large-Scale Installations Are on Display at This Immersive Solo Exhibition in LA

French contemporary artist JR recently unveiled his latest solo exhibition, Horizons, at Perrotin Los Angeles. Known for his large-scale photographic installations and socially engaged public art, JR continues to push creative boundaries, inviting viewers to explore both scale and perspective in unexpected ways. Horizons presents a series of expansive photographic works that combine human portraiture with architectural and environmental imagery.

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March 12, 2026

Photographer Zanele Muholi Wins Prestigious Hasselblad Award

In the photography industry, there are very few—if any—accolades that match the prestige of the Hasselblad Award. The prize, which is distributed annually by Sweden’s Hasselblad Foundation, has recognized some of the world’s most pioneering photographers since 1983, including Nan Goldin, Alfredo Jaar, Cindy Sherman, Dayanita Singh, Carrie Mae Weems, and Wolfgang Tillmans, among others. Now, the Göteborg-based organization has unveiled its newest laureate: Zanele Muholi.

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