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Witness to a warming world
Striking images from the World Press Photo archive trace the defining climate stories of the 21st century in a major new exhibition
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Top image: Eddie Jim
Over 100 incredible photographs from the World Press Photo’s archive spotlight some of the most compelling climate stories of the 21st century in a exhibition called Becoming Climate: Climate change and resistance through the lens of World Press Photo. It’s in Pinerolo, Italy at the Cavallerizza Caprilli, and runs until 6 June.
The exhibition balances stark documentation of environmental damage with photos of innovation, resilience and resistance. The images show visible traces of global warming across continents – from wildfire and droughts to flooding and displacement – alongside stories of communities, researchers and activists working towards renewal and repair.
The visual design draws on the four elements – earth, air, fire and water – underscoring the climate as a single, interconnected system.
Central to the exhibition is the role of photojournalism. Featured works highlight the risks taken by photographers to document climate realities that are sometimes hidden, contested or denied.
The exhibition emphasises that confronting a challenge of this scale requires collective action, and seeks to inspire viewers to see themselves as participants in shaping a more sustainable future.
Fiery scenes featuring a kangaroo by Matthew Abbott for the New York Times. Image: Matthew Abbott
Ciril Jazbec’s photo of tourists with a melting iceberg for National Geographic. Image: Ciril Jazbec
Creativity elevated
More than 45,000 submissions have already been received for the 11th annual Sky Pixel photo and video contest for work captured using aerial and handheld cameras. Creators are competing for 53 awards and prize packages totalling nearly $200,000.Prizes include a Hasselblad X2D II 100C and DJI drones and cameras.
The DJI-backed Sky Pixel contest has grown from a niche aerial photography competition into one of the imaging world’s most influential global showcases.
While the contest continues to celebrate sweeping drone perspectives, it has expanded to embrace a broader range of visual storytelling over time – from environmental observations and urban narratives to introspective and socially engaged work.
This year’s awards have attracted not only enthusiasts but also high-profile professionals, including Emmy award winners and internationally renowned directors.
Under the 2026 theme – Frame Your World – entrants are encouraged to interpret their own surroundings in personal and imaginative ways, reinforcing the contest’s evolution from pure spectacle to meaningful storytelling. Submissions remain open until 10 March, so you’d best be quick!
The unique point of view from a high camera angle gives these contest entries a stunning look
The unique point of view from a high camera angle gives these contest entries a stunning look
The unique point of view from a high camera angle gives these contest entries a stunning look
The Queering of Photography
Edinburgh’s Stills centre opens its 2026 season with Åsa Johannesson’s first solo show in Scotland, The Queering of Photography, from 1 May to 27 June.
Johannesson has spent nearly a decade examining the complex relationship between queer identity and photographic representation.
Developed in collaboration with the London LGBTQ+ community and during an art residency at the British School at Rome, the series combines classical studio conventions with playful subversion. Produced using a large format plate camera, the work includes formal black & white portraits, studies of Roman statues and studio props, plus experimental Polaroid emulsion sculptures.
Johannesson studied at the Royal College of Art and recently published the monograph Queer Methodology for Photography with Routledge.
Åsa Johannesson’s works, including portraits and experimental images, are all shot on a large format camera
Åsa Johannesson’s works, including portraits and experimental images, are all shot on a large format camera
Åsa Johannesson’s works, including portraits and experimental images, are all shot on a large format camera
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