Mapfre Foundation - KBr Biennial International Photo Award 2025

• Mapfre Foundation

• Deadline: September 1st, 2025

• Theme: Open

• Prize: 25,000€ + Exhibition in Barcelona (Spain)

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

From June 1 to September 1, 2025, submissions will be open for the third edition of the KBr Photo Award, an esteemed international competition held biennially by the Fundación MAPFRE. This award is dedicated to recognizing and supporting the work of photographers with an established trajectory in the field—those whose practice reflects a deep commitment to artistic excellence within the broad and evolving tradition of documentary photography.

The KBr Photo Award aims to shine a spotlight on projects that have not yet been published, offering a unique opportunity for established professionals to receive both critical and institutional support. In addition to a substantial monetary prize, the recipient will benefit from a solo exhibition of their awarded project, presented across the Foundation’s two renowned venues: KBr in Barcelona and the Foundation’s exhibition space in Madrid.

To further promote and contextualize the awarded work, the Foundation will also oversee the publication of a dedicated catalog, providing the artist with lasting visibility within the international photography community. Through this comprehensive platform, the KBr Photo Award reaffirms its commitment to fostering serious photographic inquiry and celebrating powerful visual storytelling that resonates within the documentary tradition.