moments collective annual exhibition 2026

STREET LIFE

contest and exhibition

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!

Photo credit: @Costas Delhas

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MOMENTS COLLECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST & EXHIBITION 2026

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.

Photos credit: @Dimitra Psichogiou

PHOTO COMPETITION

street life

Moments Collective invites photographers from around the world to submit work for our upcoming group exhibition under the theme “Street Life.”
We are looking for 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.

This is not limited to traditional street photography. We welcome all interpretations: photographs taken during a festival or a 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 are 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 we encourage submissions from emerging and established photographers alike.

the prints

The exhibited photos will be printed on 260 gsm photo paper (Fujifilm DP II) for professional photographs, with the kind sponsorship of Fujifilm Hellas. They will then be framed at 40x60 cm and hung.
Moments Collective will be responsible for the press releases, invitations, opening night, and supervision.

Our Previous Exhibition

We at Moments Collective are proud to announce Fujifilm Hellas as our partner and Grand Sponsor for our Annual Photography Exhibition. We are confident that this collaboration will help us deliver an outstanding event for everyone to enjoy. As a renowned global brand, Fujifilm is recognized for its exceptional quality and innovation in photography. With decades of industry leadership, Fujifilm continues to set new standards through advanced technology and expertise.

Fujifilm Hellas

grand SPONSOR

WWW.FUJIFILMHELLAS.GR

the curator

DORA LAVAZOU

Dora Lavazou studied journalism, photography, and marketing. She worked for 17 years in the magazine industry as a photo editor, writer, and content coordinator (Dragounis Publications & Liberis Publications).

In 2015, she conceived and designed the online magazine for photographers, www.ifocus.gr, and went on to create the first nationwide photography group for teenagers and juniors in Greece.

She is the founder of the iFocus Photo Gallery, located in the heart of Athens (inside the Opera Arcade), where she has organized, coordinated, and curated numerous exhibitions (both group and solo), the annual international photography festival PhosAthens, dedicated to street photography, as well as photography workshops with Magnum photographers Gueorgui Pinkhassov and Nikos Economopoulos.

She has also coordinated and curated group exhibitions with photography collectives from regional Greece and with members of the iFocus community within the framework of Photovision & Image+Tech.

She is the creator of the first teenage photography group under the activities of Athens Photo World, supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and has happily curated their exhibitions at iFocus Photo Gallery, the municipalities of Chalandri, Peristeri, Elliniko, and at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

In 2021, she founded iFocus Publications, with the aim of producing and publishing photography books and albums. To date, 12 books and albums have been published.

This year, for the first time, she organized the Poros Photography Festival. and the Polaroid International Festival.

She writes articles, coordinates activities, and also teaches photography in the seminars organized by iFocus.gr.

She recently joined the editorial team of Athens Voice.

She continues to believe in the power of photography and in exploring its unknown worlds.

open call
street life theme 2026

submit for free up to 20 december 2025

CONTEST GUIDELINES-STREET LIFE theme 2026

Participating in the photo contest is free, and photographers can submit up to 4 entries. Both amateur and professional photographers over 18 years old are eligible. Over 300 printed photos will be displayed during the exhibition.

The submission for the contest is FREE.

SINGLE IMAGE:

"Submit up to 4 photos for free — our team will select the 1 that best represents your work."

SET OF THREE IMAGES:

"Submit up to 10 photos for free — our team will select the 3 that best represents your work."

Please note that if you are chosen to participate, you will receive an email from Moments Collective about your success and payment.

Cost of participation:

Single Image: 70 euros + VAT (24%)
Set of 3 Images: 180 euros + VAT (24%)

Moments Collective's exhibition will run for 8 days :

23 - 31 January 2026 at Italian Institute of Education in Athens (28is Oktovriou 47, Athina 104 33) and iFocus Photo Gallery in Athens 57 (Akadimias str. & 13 Ippokratous)
The exhibited photos will be printed on 260 gsm paper, then framed 40x60 and hung.
Moments Collective will be responsible for the press releases, invitations, opening night, and supervision.

Additionally:

After the conclusion of the Moments Collective Annual Exhibition, participants will receive via email a "Certificate of Participation".
Winners Category at Moments Collective.com Section
Announcements by our Partners, Press and Our International Community

*At the end of an exhibition, any artists who wish to receive their printed photograph for FREE (without the frame) may contact Moments Collective to arrange for pickup from the location of the exhibition or shipping (shipping charges will be the responsibility of the artist). Please note that any requests for printed photographs must be made within 7 days of the end of the exhibition.

*For the "Moments Collective Official Members (MCOM)" and Premium (VIP) Members:

The Moments Collective Official Members (MCOM) and Premium (VIP) Members are preselected with Discound 10%-15%.

Participating in the Moments Collective Annual Exhibition 2026 is a significant opportunity for every photographer. It offers international exposure, professional recognition, and the chance to showcase their work in prestigious venues such as the Italian Institute of Culture and the iFocus Gallery in Athens.

All winners of the competition who will participate in the Moments Collective Annual Exhibition 2026 will receive a high-resolution digital certificate via email. This certificate can be printed and shared on social media.

The certificate officially confirms their participation in the international photography exhibition, which will take place at the Italian Institute of Culture in Athens, as well as at the iFocus Photo Gallery in Athens, Greece.