The group exhibition of the 12th edition of Photon’s International Photography Competition, Different Worlds 2024, presents a compelling selection of ten finalists from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), offering insight into the latest trends in contemporary photography. This exhibition showcases the creativity, originality, and conceptual depth of emerging photographers under 35 years of age, who challenge and expand the boundaries of the photographic medium. While the competition does not have a prescribed theme, the final selection often includes works spanning a wide range of photographic and photography-related practices.
Through diverse themes and approaches, the selected artists navigate topics ranging from personal and collective memory to social issues, identity, and the interplay between technology and tradition. Their use of photography extends beyond documentation, and in some cases incorporates experimental techniques. This year’s finalists present a rich spectrum of visual narratives that reflect on the contemporary condition.
Selected by a four-member international jury composed of professionals and key figures in the field of photography, the finalists’ works stand out for their strong artistic voices and innovative approaches. This exhibition was first shown at Photon Gallery in Ljubljana at the end of 2024.

Finalists: 
1st prize: Olja Simčič Jerele (SI)
2nd prize: Anna Gajewszky (HU)
3rd prize: Dorka Székely (HU)
Áron Tóth-Heyn (HU), Filip Jakubowski (PL), Patrícia Koroknai (HU), Marija Mandić (RS), Artur Procházka (SK), Márk Péter Szabó (HU), Tim Topić (SI).

Mon – Fri 10 – 16h