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The twelfth edition of
Trieste Photo Days has arrived!

From 23 to 26 October 2025

Trieste Photo Days 2026
October 22–25

Get ready for the 13th edition of the International Photography Festival

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Trieste Photo Days, 13th edition, 22–25 October 2026. Photograph by Takamasa Honda.

Trieste Photo Days 2026 · 22–25 October 2026

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PROGRAM 2025

  • Presentation “The Canticle of the Creatures”

    —LETS Museum

  • Festival Opening

    —Museo d’Arte Orientale

    URBAN Animals Exhibition & Presentation

    —SALA VERUDA

  • URBAN Photo Awards Ceremony

    —Sala Xenia

  • Talk with Matt Black & Paolo Verzone

    —Magazzino 26
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13th edition · Trieste, Italy

22–25 October 2026

Trieste Photo Days 2026 International Festival of Photography

The programme is online

Trieste Photo Days 2026

Four days of international photography across Trieste, with exhibitions, talks, workshops, portfolio reviews, guided tours and awards.

  • Special guestsMark Power · Christopher Morris
  • Exhibitions citywideMuseums, galleries and Fringe venues
  • Learn and connectWorkshops · Masterclass · Portfolio reviews
  • Festival weekendOpenings · Talks · Tours · Awards
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Programme subject to minor changes · Admission subject to availability

TWO-DAY WORKSHOP 2026 with Christopher Morris

Understanding Your Vision, a two-day workshop with Christopher Morris of the VII Photo Agency, 22 and 23 October 2026

“Understanding Your Vision”: two days of teaching and portfolio review with Christopher Morris, founding member of the VII Photo Agency, at Trieste Photo Days 2026.

  • Dates: Oct 22–23, 2026
  • Fee: from €400
  • Places: 15 only

Venue: Palazzo Gopcevich, Sala Didattica, Trieste · Held in English

Programme

  • Opening session: two hours with Morris on his career and the ideas behind his work
  • Group portfolio review for every participant, discussed with the whole class
  • Up to 60 images on laptop, SSD or hard drive, in a folder with your name
  • Prints and book dummies are welcome

Super Flash Promo €400 until Aug 10 · then Early Bird €480 until Aug 31 · Standard €600 (+€20 if you are not a member or subscriber)

DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Learn · Connect · Create 22–25 October 2026 · Trieste

Take part in TPD 2026

Develop your vision, share your work and meet the people behind the photographs.

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Online Project Selection curated by Mark Power

Online project selection Deadline: 18 Oct

Your project.
A solo exhibition.

Selected by Mark Power

Submit a project on any theme for the chance to exhibit at TPD 2027. The winner is announced at this year’s festival.

How to enter
Christopher Morris: Trieste Photo Days workshop, 22–23 October 2026

Two-day workshop 22–23 Oct

Understanding
Your Vision

With Christopher Morris

Two days of shared learning and group portfolio reviews with a founding member of VII Photo Agency.

Workshop details
Stefano Mirabella, Mihaela Noroc and Daniel Ramos: masterclasses on 24 October 2026

Masterclasses 24 Oct

Three voices.
New perspectives.

Daniel Ramos · Stefano Mirabella · Mihaela Noroc

Discover different approaches to human connection, everyday life and portraiture, including a live photoshoot.

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Ian Willms: Trieste Photo Days workshop

One-day workshop 24 Oct

Beyond the
Comfort Zone

With Ian Willms

Explore how to approach people, earn access and build trust, through discussion and practical fieldwork.

Workshop details
Trieste Photo Days 2026 portfolio reviews with Christopher Morris and other reviewers

Portfolio reviews 23–25 Oct

Your work.
Fresh perspectives.

Live portfolio reviews

Meet photographers and professionals in twenty-minute, one-to-one sessions at Sala Xenia. Receive advice on your images and the next steps for your work. Registration closes on 21 October.

Portfolio review details
Shoot & Learn: Photo walk with Rudy Gadeyne

Photo walk 24 Oct

Shoot & Learn

With Rudy Gadeyne

Explore Trieste with Belgian photographer Rudy Gadeyne, with practical suggestions and feedback as you photograph. Held in English, starting from Sala Xenia. Reserved for Exhibit Around members and DOTLOGIC subscribers, with 15–20 places.

Photo walk details

All dates are in 2026. Check each activity page for fees, membership requirements and availability. Programme subject to change.

SPECIAL GUESTS

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Mark Power

Mark Power

Christopher Morris

Christopher Morris

Mihaela Noroc

Mihaela Noroc

13 TH EDITION

Meet the international protagonists of Trieste Photo Days live.

Talks, meetings, workshops and special events put photography at the heart of the festival, bringing to Trieste internationally renowned authors such as Mark Power, Christopher Morris and Mihaela Noroc.

Exhibitions 2026

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Latest News

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Artist in Spotlight

September 2026

Artist Spotlight – Daniela Silvestri
Current Spotlight September 23, 2026

Artist Spotlight – Daniela Silvestri

 Interviewee: Daniela Silvestri Project: Seto Generation! – Mythography VI Instagram: @danyanais Daniela Silvestri is a photographer and teacher based in Rome, and the winner of Mythography VI, the annual publishing...

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TPD 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

A quick gateway to the 2025 edition: exhibitions, guests, fringe events, and special activities.

Exhibitions 2025
Shows & venues
Guests
International protagonists
Fringe 2025
Partner events around the city
Events 2025
Program overview
Outstanding Portfolio Review
Meet photo editors & curators
Masterclass
A full day of insights
Workshop
Two-day intensive workshop

Exhibitions

Trieste Photo Days is an international festival showcasing 2,000+ works across museums and city venues, offering exhibitions, workshops, and exchanges between acclaimed and emerging photographers.

LATEST BOOKS
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Trieste Photo Days 2025 festival catalogue

€22.00
Cover – URBAN Unveils the City and its Secrets, Vol. 11 Back cover – URBAN Unveils the City and its Secrets, Vol. 11 Pre-sale

URBAN Unveils the City and its Secrets — Vol. 11

€37.00
Cover – Mythography vol.V: Juno, Venus, and Vesta Back cover – Mythography vol.V: Juno, Venus, and Vesta Pre-sale

Mythography vol.V – Juno, Venus, and Vesta

€32.00
Cover – Urban Animals: Urban Life, Animal Stories! Back cover – Urban Animals: Urban Life, Animal Stories! Pre-sale

Urban Animals — Urban Life, Animal Stories!

€40.00

One Festival, Two Great Realities

The results of the international  URBAN Photo Awards and the photographic selections of Exhibit Around come together once a year to give life to Trieste Photo Days, the festival organized by the dotART Cultural Association which aims to pay tribute to photographers and their art by offering entire days of continuous events dedicated to photography.

  • Trieste Photo Days
  • dotART Cultural Association
  • Exhibit Around
  • URBAN Photo Awards

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