SUMMARY

The Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition has revealed its seven winning photographers from over 108,000 submissions worldwide. The awarded images are recognized for their ability to spark curiosity, shift perspectives, and leave room for interpretation, embodying the idea that compelling photography constructs meaning. Winners include Yudha Kusuma Putera for 'Art//Waste Colonialism', Kevin Boyle for 'Architecture//DaySleeper | Movieland', Svetlana Jovanovic for 'Portrait//Otherness', Rohan Reilly for 'Landscape//Ephemeral Visions', Panitbhand Paribatra Na Ayudhya for 'Project//21 Dwellers of the Night', and Gosse Bouma for 'Street//Morning Ritual'.

TAKEAWAYS

Hasselblad Masters 2026 announced seven winning photographers from over 160 countries.

Winning images are praised for constructing narratives and offering lasting depth.

The competition highlights photography that shifts perspective and encourages interpretation.

Awarded categories include wildlife, architecture, portraiture, landscape, and street photography.

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