New free photography open call for photographers

The project

Urban ANIMALS aims to explore the fascinating intersection between the animal world and urban spaces, documenting the stories of coexistence that unfold daily in our cities. From pigeons inhabiting historic squares to cats claiming hidden corners, from pets redefining living spaces to wildlife adapting to urban life, this project seeks to showcase the diverse ways animals thrive in our cities. Following the success of previous projects such as "PLAY! Let the Game Begin" and "WOW - Worlds of Women," which garnered thousands of images from around the globe, URBAN ANIMALS will culminate in a major photographic volume and an international exhibition at Trieste Photo Days 2025.

The theme

The open call centers on the theme of URBAN ANIMALS: animals in the city, whether domesticated or far from their natural habitat, living in homes or roaming city streets. The submitted photos can explore the presence of animals in urban areas in all its forms: from real animals to their urban representations, from traces of their passage to spaces dedicated to them, to fantastical interpretations like sculptures, toys, or animal-themed installations.

Who is it for?

We’re calling photographers from around the world! Whether you have a single shot or an entire project dedicated to the animals that roam our cities—domestic, wild, or somewhere in between—we want your perspective.

Selected photographers will be part of an exciting international exhibition at Trieste Photo Days and have the chance to be featured in a prominent photographic volume, showcasing the unique and often unseen stories of animals living alongside us in urban spaces.

The photos

Each photographer is free to draw inspiration and infuse their own stylistic approach to their work, as well as to choose the type of photography that best suits them. While this open call particularly favors street photography, fine art, and documentary photography, we generally support high-quality photography that tells meaningful stories through a personal and conscious lens. Whether it’s a fleeting moment captured on the street or a long-term photographic project, we seek images that reveal the extraordinary presence of animals in the contemporary urban landscape.