About

With the support of UNSEEN, Picter, and Form Magazine, we are proud to launch the Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027, dedicated to contemporary photography. This annual award seeks to support emerging voices, distinctive visual approaches, and critically engaged photographic practices. The initiative aims to encourage international exchange and sustained dialogue within the contemporary photography community.

In previous years, alongside receiving a cash prize, winners of the Form Photo Award exhibited their projects in Paris, at Miami Scope during Art Basel Miami Beach, and at photo basel during Art Basel Basel. In 2027, selected winners will receive free participation in UNSEEN 2027 during Art Rotterdam.

Exhibiting at one of Europe's leading contemporary art fairs-attended annually by thousands of gallerists, curators, collectors, critics, and photography professionals-offers an opportunity to present work in an international context and engage directly with key figures in the field of contemporary photography.

Main Prize

Five selected artists will present their projects at UNSEEN 2027 during Art Rotterdam, where the works will be seen by an international audience of art and photography professionals. The winning projects will also be featured in Form Magazine, creating opportunities for dialogue with collectors, curators, and publishers.

Shortlist

Ten shortlisted artists will participate in a portfolio exhibition presented at UNSEEN during Art Rotterdam. Selected works will be included in the official exhibition catalogue and published in Form Magazine.

Longlist

Artists selected for the longlist will be published in Form Magazine and may request personalized submission reviews. These reviews are intended to offer constructive feedback on submitted projects and support future applications and portfolio development. Longlisted artists who request feedback will receive reviews from professionals in photography, publishing, and curatorial practice.

Form is a multidisciplinary platform encompassing a gallery, magazine, publishing house, and educational program dedicated to contemporary photography. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational initiatives, Form supports critical engagement with photography and fosters the development of emerging and established artists working across diverse photographic practices.