Harnessing the power of photography
to draw global attention to issues of sustainability.
Harnessing the power of photography to draw global attention to issues of sustainability.
As the most dominant species on Earth, humans shape and are shaped by the world around us. The Human theme allows photographers to delve into the vast spectrum of human experiences, emotions, relationships, and challenges that define our collective existence.
In Focus
About Prix Pictet
The Prix Pictet aims to harness the power of photography – all genres of photography – to draw global attention to issues of sustainability, especially those concerning the environment. Founded in 2008 by the Pictet Group, the Prix Pictet has become the world’s leading award for photography and sustainability. To date, there have been nine cycles of the award each of which has highlighted a particular facet of sustainability.
“Fire” virtual walkthrough
V&A London
Human shortlist
Hoda Afshar
Speak the Wind
2015–2020
Gera Artemova
War Diary
2022
Ragnar Axelsson
Where the World Is Melting
2016
Alessandro Cinque
Peru, a Toxic State
2017
Siân Davey
The Garden
2022
Federico Ríos Escobar
Paths of Desperate Hope
2022
Gauri Gill (winner)
Notes from the Desert
1999-ongoing
Michał Łuczak
Extraction
2017
Yael Martínez
Luciérnaga (Firefly)
2021
Richard Renaldi
Disturbed Harmonies
2023
Vanessa Winship
Sweet Nothings: Schoolgirls of Eastern Anatolia
2007
Vasantha Yogananthan
Mystery Street
2022