Temporary exhibition

Sony World Photography Awards 2025

Diocesan Museum Carlo Maria Martini - Milan (MI)

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From Thursday 12.06.2025 to Sunday 28.09.2025

Arriving at the 18th edition, the Sony World Photography Awards represent one of the most prestigious awards in the international contemporary photography. The Milanese exhibition at Diocesan Museum brings together a selection of the winning works from the recent ceremony in London, offering Italian audiences a privileged look at the visual and narrative trends that have marked the last year.

Among the 144 photographs on display, signed by 53 international authorsthe project stands out The Anthropocene Illusion of the British Zed Nelsonproclaimed Photographer of the Year. His work investigates the contradictions of the interaction between man and nature, through images of artificial spaces such as zoos, nature reserves and sustainable cities, reflecting the illusion of harmonious coexistence with the environment.

Also on show Chantal Pinzi, winner of the SPORT category with Shred the Patriarchya powerful reportage that combines feminist activism and culture skate. Among the Italian names are John Capriotti, runner-up in the PROSPECTS section, and Alessandro Gandolfithird in the category DEAD NATURE.

The exhibition is an unmissable opportunity to reflect on the communicative power of the image and on the social, cultural and environmental issues that drive contemporary photographic production.


Evening entrance to the exhibition
Monday to Sunday, 5.30 pm - 10.30 pm (access from Corso di Porta Ticinese, 95)
Last admission: 10 p.m.

The evening slot exclusively includes the aperitif formula: € 12.00 with first drink at InChiostro Bistrot and entrance to the exhibition.

There is no pre-purchase or reservation.
No reductions or gratuities are applied during this time slot, and the Abbonamento Musei Lombardia is not valid.

Sony World Photography Awards

Hours:
Monday: 17:30 - 22:30
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00 | 17:30 - 22:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00 | 17:30 - 22:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00 | 17:30 - 22:30
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00 | 17:30 - 22:30
Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00 | 17:30 - 22:30
Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 | 17:30 - 22:30

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Additional information opening hours:
On 16/08/26, following the summer closure, the photography exhibitions will reopen in the evenings. For information on opening hours and conditions, please visit the museum’s website. On 31 August 2026, the permanent collection will reopen to the public during daytime hours.
Additional information about extraordinary openings and closings:
Closed 1 January, 1 May, 25 and 26 December
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