Royal Photographic Society’s 167th Annual International Photography Exhibition (IPE)

The exhibiting artists for the 167th version of the Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition (IPE), the world’s longest-running images exhibition, have been introduced. Renowned for showcasing the variety of latest images from world wide, the works might be on show at London’s Saatchi Gallery from Friday seventh August to Friday eleventh September 2026.

167th Edition Awards given to Marcy Palmer and Léa Chen for excellent contributions

More than 5200 photographers, each beginner {and professional}, submitted work for consideration within the 167th IPE open name. 113 prints from 48 photographers had been chosen by a visitor panel for inclusion within the exhibition.

The IPE has all the time mirrored the occasions and this 12 months’s submissions are not any exception with many photographers focussing on themes that embody environmental points; id; battle, reminiscence, group; household; and tradition, in addition to utilizing different processes to create the work, thus exhibiting how up to date photographers interact with and seize features of the world that aren’t solely visually compelling but additionally socially and culturally vital. The various ages and backgrounds of the submitting photographers additional displays the universality of images as a medium.

With this version exhibiting at Saatchi Gallery, London, for the second 12 months in a row, extra individuals than ever will be capable to view the work and admire the broad vary of images and themes captured within the remaining choice. Last 12 months’s exhibition at Saatchi Gallery attracted greater than 65,000 guests. The 167th IPE will tour to Taunton Museum (24 October 2026 – 9 January 2027) after which onto the Royal Geographical Society, London (5 – 28 April 2027).

Additionally theprintspace, who proudly helps the IPE, will host a particular, one-night-only showcase exhibition from 7 to 10 pm on Thursday twentieth August 2026 at their house in Shoreditch, coinciding with World Photography Week. This might be adopted by two daytime talks on Friday 21^st August concerning the many choices obtainable for printing works. All paintings for this occasion might be printed in-house, highlighting the bespoke printing providers theprintspace gives for artists and photographers.

Victoria Humphries, CEO of the RPS feedback: “Photography has a singular capacity to carry individuals collectively, and the RPS International Photography Exhibition 167 is an excellent instance of that in motion. This 12 months’s exhibition showcases work from photographers the world over, from each stage of their photographic journey, united by a shared ardour for seeing and decoding the world by means of a lens.

As an organisation, we imagine that images is for everybody. Those phrases are mirrored within the breadth of submissions we obtained from each RPS members and non-members, and within the variety of tales, views and experiences represented within the remaining choice.

What I discover most inspiring about this exhibition is the reminder that, wherever we stay and no matter our background, images helps us talk concepts, feelings and moments that resonate far past ourselves. IPE167 celebrates not solely excellent photos, however the international photographic group that continues to create, join and encourage by means of images.”

The choice panel of specialists consisted of Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora, a multi-disciplinary artist with a socially engaged observe; Lydia Goldblatt, a British photographic artist primarily based in London and former recipient of the IPE 166 award; Max Gorbatskyi, curator at Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool, UK and co-founder of Ukrainian.Photographies; Irene Lombardo, Senior Cultural Manager for EMEA & Asia at Magnum Photos; and images advisor and historian, Dr Michael Pritchard.

The two award recipients for the 167th version of the International Photography Exhibition have been introduced, with Marcy Palmer and Léa Chen receiving the honours. Marcy Palmer obtained the IPE Award for her collection Seeds of Strength and Resilience, which explores the historical past and way forward for reproductive rights, asking: how have latest restrictions affected girls’s autonomy, and what’s going to the long run maintain? The Under 30s Award was offered to Léa Chen for The Stars That Don’t Look Back, which paperwork the intimate and personal reminiscences shared by three generations of ladies residing in Taiwan.

On receiving the IPE award Marcy Palmer stated: “My heart leapt and my eyes filled with tears upon reading my acceptance to the exhibition and receiving the IPE 167 Award. I am deeply honored and thrilled, thank you.”

On receiving the Under 30s IPE Award Léa Chen stated: “I feel deeply grateful to receive this award. The RPS’s supportive and inspiring community has helped my work reach and be appreciated by a wider audience, which is more than I could have dreamed of. I am truly excited to see where this award will lead me, and how it will continue to fuel my creative journey.”

Billy-Jay Stoneman, RPS Curator & Head of Exhibitions, feedback, “The International Photography Exhibition 167 brings collectively a various choice of photographic artists from throughout the globe. I’m honoured to be a part of the exhibition choice and growth, a course of the place every devoted selector fastidiously mentioned and regarded hundreds of photos.

The IPE 167 is stuffed with highly effective photos and themes that spark necessary conversations and invite reflection on the world we stay in immediately. The big selection of photographic processes featured on this version celebrates the creativity and fervour of the artists, encouraging audiences to immerse themselves within the paintings, tales and uncover the 48 featured artists.”

The full record of IPE167 exhibitors, photos, occasions and academic programme, and additional details about the touring exhibition is offered right here: RPS International Photography Exhibition 167

The exhibition might be open at Saatchi Gallery, London between Friday 7^th August to Friday 11^th September, and is free entry.

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