We are excited to reveal the results of the “INDIA” photography contest, which invited participants to explore and capture the vibrant soul of India through their lenses.
Organized in collaboration with the Museum of Oriental Art and the Photographic Archive of the Civic Museums of History and Art of Trieste, the call received an extraordinary selection of 223 submitted portfolio, offering a rich and diverse overview.
The jury, composed of two highly qualified experts in the fields of photography and museum preservation, successfully completed the challenging task of selecting the winners.
A special thanks goes to Claudia Colecchia, Head of the Photographic Archive and Library of the Civic Museums of History and Art of the Municipality of Trieste, and to Francesca Avignone, Curator at the Civic Museum of Oriental Art of the Municipality of Trieste.
The following authors stood out for their unique vision and ability to tell powerful, in-depth stories.
The first-place portfolio will be featured in a solo exhibition held during the 12th edition of Trieste Photo Days 2025 at the Museum of Oriental Art in Trieste, where the images will be displayed in dialogue with selected archival materials from the Civic Museums’ Photographic Archive.
Sandro Antoniolli – “Tutta la polvere dell’India” (All the Dust of India)
Awards:
Nicolas Boyer – “Mad In India”
Suresh Naganathan – “A World Called Mumbai”
Awards:
Ludovic Vauthier – “Batisseurs”
Luigi Rota – “India le emozioni la spiritualità e l’attrazione di un luogo magico ed unico” (India – Emotions, Spirituality and the Allure of a Unique and Magical Place)
Awards:
In addition to the winners, the jury wished to recognize the excellence of other portfolio that deserve special attention. While not among the top awards, these works are a further testament to the talent and creativity of the participating photographers.
Congratulations to all!
Your visions of India have made this journey a true success.
We look forward to seeing you at the 12th edition of Trieste Photo Days – International Photography Festival (October 24–26) to visit the exhibition together!