Photo London x Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2026 showcases eight shortlisted artists
The shortlist for the Photo London x Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2026 has been revealed, showcasing eight innovative photographers. This award, a collaboration between Photo London and Nikon, aims to celebrate new talent redefining photographic art. Among those nominated is Devin Oktar Yalkin, known for his striking black-and-white portraits, including one of Anne Hathaway, which delve into themes of mood and mysticism through high contrast. Ci Demi's 'Il-Giorniale' series captures nostalgic urban scenes using flash in daylight. Steffi Reimers explores Calabria's landscapes, highlighting forensic evidence of Ndrangheta crimes. Other notable artists include Sebastian Gonzalez, Sal Taylor Kydd, Edward Rollitt, Baud Postma, and Akshay Mahajan, whose works will be displayed at Photo London 2026.
Key facts
- Photo London x Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2026 shortlists eight photographers.
- Devin Oktar Yalkin's portrait of Anne Hathaway uses high contrast black and white.
- Ci Demi uses flash in daylight to capture nostalgic scenes in a metropolis of sixteen million.
- Steffi Reimers investigates Calabrian landscapes for traces of Ndrangheta crimes.
- Sebastian Gonzalez records Andean rock formations and physically intervenes on prints.
- Sal Taylor Kydd processes grief from losing her father and brother in spring 2024.
- Baud Postma combines AI text-to-image with analogue interventions in 'Death of the Author'.
- Akshay Mahajan examines dispersal of Indo-Portuguese and Goan objects in 'Broken Provenance'.
Entities
Artists
- Devin Oktar Yalkin
- Ci Demi
- Steffi Reimers
- Sebastian Gonzalez
- Sal Taylor Kydd
- Edward Rollitt
- Baud Postma
- Akshay Mahajan
- Anne Hathaway
Institutions
- Photo London
- Nikon
- Contour Gallery
- Carlos Caamano Proyecto Fotografico
- Alta Vista Arts
- Victoria Law Projects
- Canopy Collections
- Gallery Art & Soul
Locations
- Calabria
- Italy
- Andean highlands
- Goa