ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Photo London 2026 Student Award Winners Announced

award · 2026-05-16

The Photo London 2026 Student Award winners have been announced, showcasing works from emerging photographers across UK universities. Akanksya Dahal (Ravensbourne University) presents 'A Moment Left Unsaid: Stillness Amidst the Crowd'. Madison Hafner (Falmouth University) explores domestic spaces with handmade paper props in 'Domestic Fictions'. Bo Fan (LCC) documents queer experience in East Asia through 'Wandering in the Desire Room'. Anna Bradshaw (Birmingham City University) examines twin identity and illness in 'I Don't Know Where You Start and I End'. The award highlights student photography at the intersection of personal narrative and conceptual practice.

Key facts

  • Photo London 2026 Student Award winners announced
  • Akanksya Dahal from Ravensbourne University won for 'A Moment Left Unsaid: Stillness Amidst the Crowd'
  • Madison Hafner from Falmouth University won for 'Domestic Fictions'
  • Bo Fan from London College of Communication (LCC) won for 'Wandering in the Desire Room'
  • Anna Bradshaw from Birmingham City University won for 'I Don't Know Where You Start and I End'
  • Works address themes of identity, domesticity, queer experience, and twinhood
  • Award presented by Photo London
  • Winners featured in a gallery on The Guardian

Entities

Artists

  • Akanksya Dahal
  • Madison Hafner
  • Bo Fan
  • Anna Bradshaw

Institutions

  • Ravensbourne University
  • Falmouth University
  • London College of Communication
  • Birmingham City University
  • Photo London
  • The Guardian

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

Sources