The Sony World Photography Awards are a photography competition supported by Sony and first held in 2007, with the aim of contributing to the development of photographic culture.

The Awards consist of four competitions: Professional (10 categories), Open (10 categories), Youth (aged under 19) and Student, and provide platforms catered to every stage and genre of photography. In addition, the Awards recognise a person or a group of people that have made a significant impact on the medium of photography through the Outstanding Contribution to Photography, as well as local photographic talents from around the globe through the National & Regional Awards. All images entered into the Open competition are automatically considered for the National & Regional Awards.

Now in its sixteenth year, the Sony World Photography Awards are devoted to promoting both established and emerging photographers and giving them the exposure, visibility and opportunities to help advance them into the next stage of their career.

Every year tens of thousands of photographers submit their best imagery to the Awards and with the vast global community viewing the work, successful photographers have benefitted from publishing deals, gallery representation and worldwide exhibitions. The aim of the Sony World Photography Awards is to facilitate the meeting of creative minds so credible, innovative and exciting work is made.

This exhibition presents the work of eight photographic artists who have been shortlisted for the 2023 Professional Competition or for the 2023 Open Competition.