Portrait of Britain 2026 Winners Announced, Featuring 100 Photographers on UK Digital Screens
Winners of the 2026 Portrait of Britain have been revealed, showcasing 100 photographers whose images will be featured on JCDecaux digital displays throughout the UK until 8 February 2026. This project, initiated in 2016 by the British Journal of Photography alongside JCDecaux, transforms public areas into a national exhibition each January. A panel including members from BAFTA and Photo London selected the winners, which include Kirtana Rajeev, Jack Lawson, Kymara Akinpelumi, Wendy Carrig, Ritchie Elder, Lucho Dávila, Natasha Shokri, Stephanie Siân Smith, Capri McPherson-Noel, and Stephen Iliffe. Additionally, the Portrait of Britain – Volume 8 photo book, published by Bluecoat Press, emphasizes the initiative's dedication to storytelling and public spaces.
Key facts
- Portrait of Britain 2026 winners announced on 15 January 2026
- 100 winning photographers featured on JCDecaux digital screens across the UK
- Portraits displayed until 8 February 2026
- Initiative launched in 2016 by British Journal of Photography and JCDecaux
- Judges included BAFTA, Photo London, Dennis Morris, and Rene Matić
- Portrait of Britain – Volume 8 photo book published by Bluecoat Press
- Winning images showcase diversity of modern Britain
- Initiative transforms UK high streets, rail stations, and shopping centers into galleries
Entities
Artists
- Kirtana Rajeev
- Jack Lawson
- Kymara Akinpelumi
- Kaitlyn
- Wendy Carrig
- Beibei Wang
- Ritchie Elder
- Lucho Dávila
- Natasha Shokri
- Stephanie Siân Smith
- Capri McPherson-Noel
- Stephen Iliffe
- Sarah Adedeji
- Dennis Morris
- Rene Matić
Institutions
- British Journal of Photography
- JCDecaux
- BAFTA
- Photo London
- Muslim Women's Association of Edinburgh
- Changing Faces Campaign
- Bluecoat Press
Locations
- United Kingdom
- UK
- Clapham High Street
- Edinburgh
- Romney Marsh
- Dungeness
- Latacunga
- Ecuador