World Press Photo Exhibition 2025 - De Nieuwe Kerk

The exhibition presents the winners of the 68th World Press Photo contest. Six regional juries and an international jury evaluated 59,320 entries from 3,778 photographers across 141 countries. A total of 42 winning projects and photographers have been selected, including two Dutch photographers: Marijn Fidder (1997) and Prins Vos (1991).

Through their selection, the juries aim to invite viewers to step beyond the daily news cycle and delve deeper into both familiar and unknown stories from around the world. The main themes this year range from politics, gender, and migration to conflicts and the climate crisis.

The World Press Photo Contest 2025 takes place as part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of World Press Photo— an opportunity to view the stories in a historical perspective. Over the years, this prestigious competition has become increasingly international, thanks in part to the regional contest model. This year, 30 of the 42 winners are from the country where they photographed their project(s).

On May 17, The World Press Photo Foundation and De Nieuwe Kerk will present The Stories That Matter. This event brings together award-winning photographers, international speakers, and an engaged audience. Together, they will explore the issues and narratives shaping our world.