“We want you to live a once in a lifetime experience in the name of photography and of the Siena Awards Festival.”
You will be able to attend the opening of the photo exhibition Women’s Bodies as Battlefields in the presence of the author, Cinzia Canneri, who will engage with attendees, answering their questions and sharing her artistic journey. An aperitif will follow at the Accademia dei Rozzi.
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Aperitif organized in the evocative rooms of the Accademia dei Rozzi.
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Embark on a journey through the heart of the Sienese Chianti, where medieval villages, rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves paint a timeless landscape. Stone alleys, graceful arches, and a serene, spiritual atmosphere invite quiet contemplation.
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You will have the opportunity to attend the opening of the story Parallel Universes by Uğur Gallenkuş, a journey through his most communicative images. The artist will be present to meet the audience and answer questions and curiosities.
You will have the opportunity to attend the opening of the retrospective Witness to our Time by James Nachtwey, a journey through his most powerful images. At the end, the photographer will engage with the audience and share his stories.
The tour will introduce you to the city of Siena, which has preserved its ancient history since its Etruscan origins. This history is evidenced by the fourteenth-century Sienese school of Duccio di Buoninsegna, the prestigious cultural academies of music and literature, and one of the oldest universities in the world.
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You will be able to attend the inauguration of the Meet Bob exhibition in the presence of the Dutch photographer Jasper Doest who will converse with the guests and answer their questions.
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A unique opportunity to hear leading international photographers share their most significant retrospectives and recent work. Photojournalists from major newspapers and renowned magazines will engage in a compelling dialogue on urgent issues such as the impact of armed conflicts, global crises, and the vital role of investigative journalism.
An aperitif will be served in the picturesque Entrone of the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, offering guests and photographers from around the world a chance to connect with each other and build relationships.
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We regret to inform you that, due to a sudden unavailability on the part of photographer James Nachtwey, the talk scheduled in Siena for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:00 PM has been CANCELED.
A day discovering the wonderful landscape of the Chianti dotted with small villages, castles, ancient churches and Chianti Classico cellars. A tour specifically created for our award-winning photographers, in order to offer them a unique experience in the region.
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The tour will take you to know Siena, a city that has preserved, since its Etruscan origins, an ancient history testified by the fourteenth-century Sienese school of Duccio di Buoninsegna, by the first bank in the world founded in 1472, by the prestigious cultural academies of music and literature and from one of the oldest universities in the world.
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Awards Ceremony of the Siena Awards photo competitions.
On the prestigious stage of the theater, distinguished figures from the world of photography will present the coveted Pangea Prize crystal trophy to the winners. A parchment will be presented to award-winning photographers at the awards ceremony.
The GALA Party of the 2026 edition of the Siena Awards will be held in the enchanting setting of Piazza del Mercato, where, in an unforgettable atmosphere of charm, the art of photography and its most illustrious exponents will be celebrated.
An exclusive event in an inclusive context during which you will have the opportunity to spend unforgettable moments, to see the winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards and to meet all the winners personally.
You will be a guest in one of the 17 Contradas of Siena. A unique experience that will allow you to discover the charm of the Palio of Siena: a blend of colors, traditions, and emotions that have been passed down for four centuries.
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