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

The KBr Photo Award returns in 2025 for its third edition, inviting submissions from June 1 through September 1. Organized every two years by the Fundación MAPFRE, this prestigious international award continues its mission to honor and elevate the work of seasoned photographers whose careers reflect artistic dedication, critical insight, and a strong connection to the documentary photography tradition.

Open exclusively to unpublished projects, the award seeks out compelling visual narratives that offer fresh perspectives on the human experience, social realities, or overlooked stories. More than just a prize, the KBr Photo Award is a springboard for impactful work to reach new audiences.

The winner will receive a significant cash prize, but the recognition extends well beyond financial support. Their project will be exhibited in two major cultural capitals—Barcelona (KBr) and Madrid—offering invaluable exposure and an opportunity to engage with the broader photographic discourse. In addition, the awarded work will be published in a professionally produced catalog, ensuring the project has a lasting legacy within the international photographic community.

For photographers whose voices are shaped by experience and guided by a documentary vision, this award offers not just recognition—but the chance to leave a lasting mark on the medium.