The URBAN Photo Awards 2023 has announced its list of Finalist Photographers, marking the penultimate stage of the international contest. The finalists, categorized by section and thematic area, are presented without hierarchical ranking, encompassing a collection of over 70 single photos, 20 projects & portfolios, alongside 5 Book Award volumes selected by the jury. As the competition unfolds, the internationally-recognized World Photography Day adds another layer of relevance to this display. Commemorated annually on August 19th, this celebration strives to bridge the divide between photographers and the broader public. This year's iteration revolves around the theme "Landscapes." The URBAN Photo Awards 2023's diverse showcase serves as a fitting nod to the upcoming World Photography Day, where the camera highlights facets of our urban surroundings.
In the next stage of the competition, a shortlist will be published on the official website. The photographers selected for the final podium will be revealed on October 27th at the Trieste Photo Days 2023 festival, revealing the overall winner, first classified, honorable mentions, and the special selected. All the photos and finalist projects will be published in the contest catalog, URBAN unveils the City and its Secrets – Vol. 09.
This year, the URBAN Photo Awards include a new category, the URBAN Press Award. The jury, composed of ArchDaily's Managing Editor Christèle Harrouk, Il Fotografico's editorial coordinator Federica Berzioli, Tagree's Michael Nguyen, Cuartoscuro's editor Pedro Anza, and Openeye's editor-in-chief Philippe Litzler, chose Krzysztof Bednarski as the winner of the award. His project, Parisian Night Stories, captures intimate moments of Parisian nightlife. The Polish author is a visual storyteller, exploring urban settings through carefully composed compositions and a minimal aesthetic.
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World Photography Day: 25 Emerging Architectural Photographers from Around the GlobeParisian Night Stories embarks on a visual journey through the pulsating heart of Paris after dark. The candid moments encapsulate the essence of nocturnal Paris, a vibrant pot of energy. Night wanderers, dreamers, and adventurers, all intertwined by the rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy of the city. From the buzzing cafés of Montmartre to the jazz clubs of Saint-Germain, Parisian nightlife has played an influential role in shaping artistic movements. From laughter to romance, the series attempts to capture the spirit of the pulsating Parisian nightlife. - Krzysztof Bednarski
Read on to discover some of the selected photographers for the eleventh edition of the URBAN Photo Awards.
Rosetta Bonatti – Reichstag Dome / Norman Foster Partners, Berlin
Brandon Yoshizawa – Industry Lows
Samuele Dallasta – Proiezioni
Graziano Panfili – Ortona
Robin Yong – Shibuya scramble crossing
Marcel van Balken – Redwalk
Nurlan Tahirli – Cartino
Selina Bressan – Cubes
Stephane Navailles – Back to the 70s
Fabio Sartori – Untitled
Claudia Costantino – untitled
Yi Tang Wang – Curve
Evgeniya Strygina – Pendulum
Mabel Cedrn – Isolation
Rosetta Bonatti – Untitled
Angiolo Manetti – The library corner
Charles Chojnacki – Multicolor
Pierpaolo Mittica – And then the winter came
Ercin Erturk – Earthquake in Turkey
Tetris Worlds
Fei Xiao – Soaring life
Roberto Corinaldesi – Amsterdam’s Glance
Yasuhiro Takachi – Lost in an empty city
Michel Kharoubi - Untitled
Alex Polli – Untitled
Salvatore Luzzi - Untitled
Oscar Rialubin – Desert rose Doha, Qatar, Jean Nouvel
Alex Belov – Defenders of Goris
Davide Marchionni – Basketball court in Pythio, Greece
