World Press Photo

Cultuurcentrum Knokke-Heist

  • Address:

    Maxim Willemspad 1,
    8300 Knokke-Heist

The exhibition invites visitors to step beyond the daily news cycle and engage more deeply with stories from around the world. This year’s award-winning projects reveal the realities and impact of global conflicts, offering a powerful visual account of life across the globe, from the United States and Ukraine to Nepal, Pakistan, and Palestine.

In an intimate and often deeply moving way, the stories highlight the fragility of human life. They explore themes of illness and isolation, as well as grief and resilience. A series of wildlife portraits brings viewers closer to the natural world. Experience the years most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography.

Cover image: Chantal Pinzi, Farīsāt: Gunpowder’s Daughters, 2025 | Panos Pictures