Harnessing the power of photography to draw global attention to issues of sustainability.
The Prix Pictet is the world’s leading award for photography and sustainability. It was founded in 2008 by the Pictet Group to draw global attention to the critical issue of sustainability. To date, the eleven cycles of the photography award have toured internationally, attracting over 1.5 million visitors.
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Exhibitions and Events · 22 Sep 2026
Prix Pictet presents laureates Valérie Belin and Alfredo Jaar for inaugural exhibition at Paris Photo
The first presentation as Official Partner of Paris Photo, the exhibition will be on view inside the Grand Palais, Paris, 12 – 15 November 2026 (preview on 11 November)
Announcements · 01 Sep 2026
Independent jury announced for Prix Pictet 'Jungle'
An independent jury of leading experts in the visual arts, including curators of major museums as well as journalists and critics, will select the shortlist and winner of 'Jungle', Prix Pictet's twelfth cycle.
Announcements · 10 Jul 2026
Jungle is the theme of the twelfth cycle of Prix Pictet
On Thursday 9 July, Jungle was announced as the next theme of the Prix Pictet at the Rencontres d'Arles.
In the media
In the media · 01 Jul 2026
Pictet Group and Paris Photo bring photography and sustainability into crisp focus
A new partnership places Prix Pictet at the heart of the world's leading photography fair, reinforcing a shared commitment to photography as a force for cultural and environmental reflection
In the media · 23 Jun 2026
Le Prix Pictet : Pour l’avenir de la planète
Depuis 2008, la banque suisse groupe Pictet œuvre à sensibiliser un public international aux enjeux du développement durable et à encourager des actions concrètes.
In the media · 26 Nov 2025
The 100-year-old books salvaged from Venice's floods
A full Moon, strong winds and a vicious cyclone combined to hit Venice with its second-worst flood in history in 2019. Today, books saved from the water tell a story of loss and resistance.
In the media · 02 Oct 2025
Alfredo Jaar wins Prix Pictet Storm
In the media · 28 Sep 2025
‘Ciel de Saison’: Living Through the Floods of Brazzaville
In the media · 26 Sep 2025
Giant clouds, destructive floods and social unrest: ‘Storm’ photos show a frightening future
Chilean photographer Alfredo Jaar won the 2025 Prix Pictet with his series “The End,” documenting the disappearing Great Salt Lake in Utah, which has been devastated by intensive water extraction.
Discover the twelve photographers, whose work was shortlisted for Prix Pictet Storm
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Alfredo Jaar (winner)The End2025
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Takashi AraiExposed in a Hundred Suns2011– ongoing
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Marina CaneveAre They Rocks or Clouds?2015–19
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Tom FechtLuciferines — entre chien et loup (Luciferines — Between Dog and Wolf)2015–25
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Balazs GardiThe Storm2020–21
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Roberto HuarcayaAmazogramas2014
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Belal KhaledHands Tell Stories2023–24
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Hannah ModighHurricane Season2012–16
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Baudouin MouandaCiel de saison (Seasonal Sky)2020
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Camille SeamanThe Big Cloud2008–14
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Laetitia VançonTribute to Odesa2022
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Patrizia ZelanoAcqua Alta a Venezia (High Water in Venice)2019