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The Triennial of Photography Hamburg is an internationally renowned photo festival that takes place every three years in collaboration with major museums, exhibition spaces, and cultural institutions. Initiated in 1999 by collector and…


The concept behind the 9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg 2026 is ‘Alliance, Infinity, Love – in the Face of the Other’ – an invitation to explore the creative and social potential of alliance, infinity and love, and to reflect on our responsibility towards others.
The focus is on diverse photographic positions that question ruling narratives, reveal overlooked perspectives and open up new connections across social and cultural boundaries.

The central theme of the 8th Triennial of Photography Hamburg in 2022 was "Currency" – an invitation into the contemporary impact of photography, its ability to extend meaning across distances and fostering connections in the retinal era.

Under the motto "Breaking Point," the 7th Triennial of Photography Hamburg in 2018 addressed the ecological, social, cultural, economic, and technological changes that the world is facing in the era of the Anthropocene.
The Triennial of Photography Hamburg is organized in support of the Ministry of Culture and Media Hamburg.
