STREET LIFE 2026
OPEN CALL
''the creative network international photography collective''
PHOTO @COSTAS DELHAS
PHOTO COMPETITION
street life
Moments Collective invites photographers worldwide to submit work for our upcoming group exhibition, “Street Life”. We seek compelling visual stories that emerge from public space — candid moments, spontaneous gestures, quiet observations, or dynamic scenes — anything that unfolds in the open world around us.
The exhibition will run January 23–31, 2026, at the Italian Institute of Education in Athens (28is Oktovriou 47, Athina 104 33) and at iFocus Photo Gallery, Athens (Akadimias St. & 13 Ippokratous).
This call is not limited to traditional street photography. We welcome all interpretations: photographs taken during a festival or religious gathering, a street performance, a protest, a marketplace, or even the silence of an empty alley. Whether your approach is documentary, artistic, abstract, or conceptual, we’re interested in work that captures the pulse of life as it happens beyond closed doors.
Selected works will be exhibited as part of a curated show and featured across our digital platforms. We are committed to showcasing diverse voices and perspectives and encourage submissions from both emerging and established photographers.
PHOTO @COSTAS DELHAS
THE ART GALLERIES SPACES
A renowned cultural institution and a landmark of architectural elegance in the heart of Athens, the Italian Cultural Institute of Athens is much more than just an exhibition space. It serves as a vibrant center for diplomacy and dialogue, where art intersects with intellect and photography stands alongside literature and history.
Exhibiting your work here means presenting it within a true sanctuary of the arts—an environment where international exchange thrives and your images contribute to a wider European cultural conversation. This is more than an exhibition; it is a mark of recognition and artistic distinction.
The iFocus Gallery is one of Athens’ most dedicated and active photography spaces. A modern, thoughtfully curated venue in the city center, iFocus has hosted exhibitions by acclaimed and emerging photographers from Greece and abroad.
Presenting your work here means joining a living photographic dialogue. It is a place where images are not just seen — they are studied, celebrated, and shared by curators, collectors, and an audience that truly understands the language of photography.
contest and exhibition 2026
Attention photography lovers! Don’t miss this year’s unforgettable exhibition, featuring an outstanding selection of talented photographers sharing their unique perspectives. Join us at the Italian Institute of Education in Athens (28is Oktovriou 47, Athina 104 33) and the iFocus Photo Gallery (57 Akadimias St. & 13 Ippokratous St.). International artists will also be part of the largest photography event of the year!
Photos credit: @Dimitra Psichogiou
Art photography seminar with Ypatia kornarou 2025-26
The Photography seminar aims, through a series of courses, to offer the participants the required knowledge and training of important tools of the photographic methodology for the creation of a personal "Creative Portfolio". The courses will focus on practices related to trends in contemporary photography. The photography training will take place in two six-month cycles in which sections will be created for beginners and advanced.Inception October 15, 2024
street photography seminars with Tassos spetsieris in Greece
Instructor Tassos Spetsieris, a 44-year-old street photographer from Greece, is a conservator of works of art and archaeological finds specialized in art paintings. He studied photography at the Focus School of Photography under Takis Zervedas and serves as the Official Photographer at the Hellenic American Union . He is also the founder and Art director of the international Photography Platform Moments Collective and an Official member of UNESCO’s Art-Literature, and Science of Greece. As an internationally awarded photographer, he collaborates with numerous organizations in Greece and worldwide.For more info enter sthe section below.
Moments Collective sincerely appreciates all the supporters whose contributions made the exhibition possible. A special thank you to Fujifilm Hellas for their generous contribution, unwavering support, and covering all prints on Fujifilm DP II paper. The collaborative efforts of our partners and supporters have been instrumental in realizing this vision. Their dedication and commitment have been crucial to the success of the International Photography Annual Exhibition 2024, enriching the artistic community and inspiring creativity worldwide.
We extend our thanks to 700nm.photography for their sponsorship and event photo/video coverage.
Founder Antwnhs Tsergoulas,photographer Giorgos Vernadakis/Emmanouil Poulakis,Videographer Panagiotis Xasiotis.
photographer interviews
SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHERS
INTERNATIONAL ART PRESS
youtube CHANnEL
Welcome to the Moments Collective YouTube channel!
Here, you can find a collection of videos that showcase the work of talented photographers from around the world.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the photography community, and you'll find a wide range of styles and perspectives represented on our channel. Whether you're interested in landscape, portrait, street, or fine art photography, we have something for everyone.
We hope you enjoy watching our videos and get inspired by the work and stories of our photographers.
Photographer of the week
Each week, we feature a different photographer on our website as our "Photographer of the Week". This is an opportunity for us to showcase the work of talented photographers from around the world, and for you to discover new artists and perspectives.
Born in 1974 in Greece, Stelios Valsamidis has dedicated his life to exploring the emotional depth of photography. With a style that is at once intimate and contemplative, Stelios uses the camera not just to capture images, but to uncover fragments of memory and fleeting moments of truth. Each photograph is a quiet reflection, a dialogue between the visible world and the invisible stories it holds.
Influenced by iconic photographers such as Brassaï and Richard Avedon, Stelios draws from a legacy of artists who understood the human experience in all its complexity. From Brassaï’s atmospheric urban scenes to Avedon’s stark, revealing portraits.
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the gallerist collectOR
dora lavazou
Dora Lavazou is a renowned Gallerist and Founder at "I Focus into the world of Photography & Arts".
As a guest curator for Moments Collective, Dora will be selecting six photographs to be showcased on our website. These photographs will be handpicked by Dora, based on her expert opinion and ability to recognize photographers' unique storytelling ability.
Dora's selection will reflect her expertise and passion for photography and will provide our audience with a unique perspective on the art form. Her choices will be a diverse representation of styles, techniques, and perspectives.
Annual competition 2024
International Exhibition at
Hellenic American Union 3-23 June 2024
Calling all photography enthusiasts! Let's make this year's exhibition an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for years to come! With an incredible array of talented photographers showcasing their unique perspectives, this event will take place at Hellenic American Union Greece,Athens,Massalias 22, in Galleries John Kennedy and Chatzykiriakos Gikas!Magnum photographer Bruce Davidson,Marie wilson,Nan Goldin e.t.c have presented their work at HAU cultural Org. Galleries!200 international artists will be bart of the biggest photography event!
the creative gallery
ypatia
kornarou
Ypatia Kornarou is a renowned professional photographer who is known for her expertise in organizing and leading photography seminars at art schools and other creative spaces.
As a guest curator for Moments Collective, a website dedicated to showcasing the work of talented photographers, she will be selecting six of her best photographs to feature on the site.
Her selection will reflect her deep understanding of photography and her ability to recognize the unique storytelling abilities of photographers.
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WORLDWIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS
VIDEO ARTISTS
Send us your video art to promote and share your work in our International collective and get the chance to promote you in our exhibitions via our video projector. Also, all videos will be uploaded to our youtube channel and on our Instagram page.
MOMENTS-COLLECTIVE.COM ART VIDEOS
Meet the Team
The story of Moments Collective began with a group of photography enthusiasts from Europe and the Middle East. We came from diverse backgrounds and had different experiences, but we all shared a passion for the art of photography.
Saeed AL Sharbati
FOUNDER & MNG DIRECTOR
Dora Lavazou
PHOTOGRAPHY CURATOR
Tassos Spetsieris
FOUNDER & ART DIRECTOR
YPATIA KORNAROU
PHOTOGRAPHY CURATOR
EVDOXIA FASOULA
AUTHOR
FAY ZAHAROPOULOU
EVENTS COORDINATOR-AUTHOR