The International Photography Awards (IPA) continued its global celebration of photographic excellence in 2024, presenting a series of exhibitions across Europe and Asia. From historic cities to tropical islands, these showcases brought together winning works from the IPA competition, connecting audiences with powerful stories and extraordinary visual artistry. Each location offered its own unique atmosphere, while all honored the creative voices shaping photography today.
Athens, Greece – House of Lucie
Opening: November 21, 2024 | Event Dates: November 21–23
IPA’s three-day event in Athens began with the Best of Show Exhibition curated by Peter Baki, featuring standout winners from both Professional and Non-Professional categories. The following days included portfolio reviews, expert-led Photo Talks, and a Jury Panel moderated by IPA founder Hossein Farmani. The closing Awards Ceremony on November 23 brought the international photography community together in a dynamic celebration of creativity, learning, and connection.
Ostuni, Italy – House of Lucie
Opening: January 22, 2025 | Exhibition: January 22 – February 23
The 21st IPA Winners Exhibition launched the global tour at the House of Lucie Ostuni. With the town’s timeless beauty as backdrop, the opening night offered an intimate celebration of award-winning photography. The gallery presented a curated collection of the year’s best projects, welcoming guests from across Italy and beyond to experience the power of storytelling through images.
Koh Samui, Thailand – House of Lucie Samui
Opening Event: May 3, 2025 | Exhibition: May 3 – 11
The tour culminated in a tropical setting with a special joint exhibition at House of Lucie Samui. Featuring the 2024 winners from IPA, the Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), and the OnePlus Photography Awards, the show included IPA’s category winners, Best of Show selections, and standout entries from the IPA OnePlus initiative. This unique collaboration offered visitors a cross-cultural photographic experience in one of Thailand’s most beautiful locations.
Budapest, Hungary – House of Lucie
Opening Event: June 12, 2025 | Exhibition: June 13 – July 3
In Budapest, the IPA 2024 Winners and Best of Show Exhibition opened with a lively vernissage at the House of Lucie. On view were 22 winning series and a curated selection of 30 Best of Show images—ranging from candid human moments to grand scenes of nature. Set in the heart of Hungary’s capital, the exhibition offered visitors a powerful and visually rich journey through this year’s most outstanding photography.
From classical galleries to coastal escapes, the 2024 IPA exhibitions celebrated the global impact of photography and the diverse voices behind the lens. With each stop, the International Photography Awards continued to highlight the importance of visual storytelling, creating space for artistic exchange and community.