WELCOME TO
THE FIFTH EDITION OF
EXIBART STREET
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The fifth edition of the Exibart Street Photography Contest is now open.
The submission deadline is October 15th, 2026
Presided over by Alan Schaller, the contest continues its focus on street photography as a contemporary visual language, welcoming submissions from photographers worldwide.
Street photography has established itself as a vital visual language and an accessible yet demanding creative practice, rooted in observation, timing, and the ability to read the public space. It allows photographers to transform everyday life into meaningful narratives, capturing fleeting, unrepeatable moments that reveal the complexity, contradictions, and poetry of contemporary society.
Over the course of five editions, the contest has witnessed a significant evolution in the quality of submissions, both in technical mastery and in artistic awareness. This growth reflects not only the maturation of individual photographic voices, but also the central role photography now plays in shaping and interpreting our shared visual culture.
exibart street, a project developed by the contemporary art magazine exibart, approaches street photography as a field of artistic research, where instinct, authorship, and critical vision intersect. The platform explores the genre’s evolution, its ethical and aesthetic boundaries, and its ongoing dialogue with contemporary art practices.
In collaboration with Leica Camera, the fifth edition of the contest reaffirms its commitment to discovering, supporting, and giving visibility to outstanding photographic talent from around the world, encouraging diverse perspectives and personal approaches to the street.
The competition is structured into two categories: Best Series and Best Single Photo, each designed to highlight different ways of engaging with the language of street photography.
THE CATEGORIES
BEST SERIES
This category celebrates a cohesive photographic body of work composed of 3 to 9 images, rewarding consistency, visual language, and authorial style. Participants may submit an unlimited number of series.
Entry fee
49€
/ per submission
BEST SINGLE PHOTO
This category recognizes the strength and immediacy of a single image and its ability to synthesize meaning visually.
Participants may submit an unlimited number of single photographs.
Entry fee
10€
/ per submission
THE PRIZES
BEST SERIES – WINNER
The winner of the Best Series category will receive:
A Leica Q3, generously provided by our main sponsor Leica Camera
An interview published on exibart street online magazine
An interview featured in the printed contemporary art magazine exibart
Visibility across the entire exibart contemporary network (print magazine, website, and social media)
A First Prize Certificate, signed by Alan Schaller
BEST SINGLE PHOTO – WINNER
The winner of the Best Single Photo category will receive:
A Xiaomi 17 Ultra
An interview published on exibart street online magazine
Visibility across the entire exibart contemporary network (print magazine, website, and social media)
A First Prize Certificate, signed by Alan Schaller
TOP 10 – EACH CATEGORY
The first 10 photographers in each category will receive:
An interview on exibart street
A curated selection of images featured across the exibart contemporary network (print magazine, website, and social media)
exibart street is a new editorial platform dedicated to street photography and part of the exibart magazine, the most important Italian editorial network dedicated to contemporary art.
Every day a great selection of exhibitions, books, technology, authors, and much more!
You can participate at the contest; click on the Join the contest button on the homepage www.exibartstreet.com
Make sure you have carefully read the terms and conditions before entering the contest. Finally, if you have any questions, see the FAQ page.
Once you have clicked the Join the contest button, a few steps separate you from participating. First, select the category, the photos you wish to join, and complete the payment procedure. No further steps, guaranteed.
An email will confirm that you have successfully entered the competition.
You can participate as many times as you want, without limits.
THE JURY
Alan Schaller
Alan Schaller (b. 1988, London) is a London-based photographer recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary street photography. Working primarily in black and white, his imagery is distinguished by strong contrast, graphic composition, and a focus on urban life.
His work has been published internationally, exhibited in over 30 solo exhibitions worldwide, and described by Leica as “an icon of contemporary black and white photography.” He is the co-founder of Street Photography International, actively supporting and promoting emerging photographers globally.
Andrea Pacella
Born in 1965, he started working in Leica in 1993, and after some experiences in the course of which he specialized in advertising and communication, working first for CBS Corporation and then for some Italian digital agencies, he returned to Leica Camera Italia, where, in addition to his role as marketing manager, he holds the positions of director of the Leica Galerie Milano and of the Leica Akademie Italy. He is now the Director of Global Marketing & Communication at Leica Camera AG.
He was one of the founders of the Lucca Digital Photo fest (today Photolux), and has collaborated in the organization of festivals and photographic exhibitions throughout Italy.
He also publish on Italian and international magazines, and lectures on the history of 20th-century photography. He lives and works in Wetzlar.
Biba Giacchetti
Biba Giacchetti is a curator, advisor, and communication strategist based in Rome.
After a degree in law and years in communication, her encounter with Elliott Erwitt, mentor and close friend, marked a turning point in her career.
For over 25 years, she has worked with some of the world’s leading photographers, including Steve McCurry, James Nachtwey, Mary Ellen Mark, Eugene Richards, and Eolo Perfido.
In 2002, she founded Sudest57, a center of excellence for cultural projects, and has since curated more than 85 exhibitions in major international museums.
In 2024, she founded Orion57, a curatorial hub specializing in photography exhibitions and brand communication.
Eolo Perfido
Eolo Perfido is an Italian creative director and photographer based in Rome, Italy.
One of the best-known Italian Street Photographers, Leica Ambassador between 2013 and 2018, today Eolo is a Leica Certified Photographer and Leica Akademie instructor.
He is the exibart street editorial director and artistic director of the international festival of photography Molichrom:
Barbara Di Maio
Barbara Di Maio is a conference interpreter and translator based in Italy, working in photography since the early 2000s. She studied at the International Center of Photography in New York and earned a Master’s degree in Photojournalism and Reportage at the Roman School of Photography and Cinema. Since 2010, her work has focused on anthropological and social photography, with particular attention to folklore, ritual practices, popular cultures, and women’s roles. In 2025 she was selected for the Talents section of the International Photojournalism Festival with Chianda e Ndrezza, a project on a women-led agricultural community in Cilento. She has exhibited at Museo Palazzo Doebbing, collaborated on Strategia Fotografia 2022 with the Central Institute for Intangible Cultural Heritage promoted by the Italian Ministry of Culture. She is co-founder of Women in Street Italy.
Francesca Tiboni
Based in Cagliari (Italy), she is a photographer whose research explores the relationship between identity and place through street photography and portraiture. Her work has been selected over 200 times by Leica Fotografie International, and in 2022 she was a testimonial for Leica Camera Italia for the M11 launch. She has exhibited internationally at venues such as the Leica Gallery Milano and the Istanbul Street Photo Festival, where she also served as a jury member. She is co-founder, together with Barbara Di Maio, of Women in Street Italy, with which she curated exhibitions for the Pisa International Street Photography Festival and led events at Molichrom. Alongside her curatorial work, she develops long-term projects including The Silences Where We See and Boys Don’t Cry, and is active as an educator, leading workshops in Italy and abroad.
Uros Gorgone
Slovenian.Born in 1970.
Always active in the world of communication.
He is currently General Manager of Exibart, a publishing group dedicated to the world of contemporary art.
