This winter, exhibitions across Europe, the UK and USA showcase influential documentarians, past and present. This list offers a snapshot of what’s on.

Italian artist Sof creates works that invite audiences to interact, shaping and moving the piece to create something that is always in the process of creation.

This show traces how photographers across mid-20th century Africa and its diaspora contributed to broader movements for Pan-African solidarity.

The inaugural Togo Photo Festival provides an international platform for new and emerging photographers from across Togo and West Africa.

Jack Smith discovered more than 80,000 of his grandfather’s photographs in the family garage, beginning a project to bring the works to light.

In a new immersive installation, renowned artist Hito Steyerl explores multiple narratives united by the recurring and unpredictable element of flooding.

We’re celebrating the final installment of our MPB: The Next Shot series, looking back at four stories of what it means to pass on your old camera.

Liz Miller Kovacs’ bold self-portraits draw parallels between ongoing environmental destruction and the societal objectification of the female body.

A new exhibition at NGV International spotlights the pioneering contribution of women to photography, featuring more than 300 works by over 70 artists.

Introducing a season of ambitious shows that push the boundaries of experiential art, from the 20th century to today’s technology-driven innovations.

The winner of the 2025 Aesthetica Art Prize is Tobi Onabolu. We spoke to the artist about his practice and what it means to receive the award.

A landmark immersive exhibition, part of Bradford 2025, explores how British South Asians carved out new space in society using the power of music.

Michael Kenna draws on ‘shin shin’ – the quiet stillness of falling snow – in a new exhibition of Japanese landscapes at The Photographers’ Gallery.

The publication thoughtfully examines recent artistic breakthroughs and experiments while exploring possibilities for the future of creativity.

Alejandro Cartagena reveals how the camera can be used as a tool to probe questions surrounding urban expansion and public infrastructure in Mexico.

A new show at Sainsbury Centre explores how seven different artists have witnessed, experienced and responded to conflicts with powerful artworks.

Brendan Dawes is a British artist and designer renowned for his playful yet thought-provoking explorations of data, technology and objects

Our top five shows this winter encourage audiences to see the world from new and exciting perspectives, rewriting established and traditional narratives.

The winners of the 2025 RPS Awards have been announced. It is the world’s oldest photography prize, celebrating the very best of the medium.

In the final film of our MPB: The Next Shot series, director Theo Tennant reflects on how his camera shaped his BAFTA Cymru-winning documentary.