Form Photo Award 2026

Five selected artists will be exhibited at Photo Basel durint Art Basel Week in Switzerland.

Overview

Organized with the support of Photo Basel, Picter and Form., the Form Photo Award is dedicated to contemporary photography and to discovering emerging voices, fresh aesthetics, and thought-provoking themes. It aims to foster global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and cross-cultural solidarity within the art community.

Last years, alongside receiving a cash prize, the winners of the Form Photo Award had their projects exhibited in Paris, and during Miami Scope with Form Gallery. For 2026, the the winners will receive free participation in Photo Basel Fair 2026 during Art Basel. Exhibiting at this leading-edge art fair—attended annually by over thousands gallerists, curators, collectors, critics, and photography professionals—offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach new audiences, gain meaningful recognition, and connect with key figures in the international photography scene.

The winning projects will also be featured in Form Magazine, providing further exposure to an international readership and enhancing the artists’ professional visibility.

Practical Info

Submission must include a biography, a project description, and up to 8 images.

The top five prize recipients will have their projects exhibited at the photo basel Art Fair in June 2026, during Art Basel Week, where they will be seen by thousands visitors. The selected projects will also be featured in Form. Magazine, offering international exposure, professional visibility, and the opportunity to connect with collectors and art professionals and sell their works. The exhibition will be fully organized and funded by Form.Gallery, including printing and logistics.

Ten shortlisted artists will be part of a digital exhibition at photo basel Art Fair during Art Basel. Their works will be included in the official exhibition catalogue and published in Form Magazine. Photographers selected for the longlist will receive personalized Submission Reviews.

The jury is composed of Sven Eisenhut-Hug (Co-Founder and Founding Co-Director of Art Salon Zürich, and the Director and Co-Founder of photo basel GmbH), Elwira Spychalska (Art historian specializing in modern art and photography), and Dimitri Bogachuk (Founder of Form. Gallery / Publishing / Magazine - co-founder of Photo Kyiv Fair, artist and curator).

About Form

Form is a multidisciplinary institution encompassing a gallery, magazine, publishing house, and educational platform, committed to the advancement of contemporary photography. It serves as a catalyst for critical engagement and artistic development by curating exhibitions, disseminating photographic works, and offering educational initiatives that support emerging and established practitioners in the field.