The Triennial of Photography Hamburg is an international photography festival held every three years in collaboration with major museums, exhibition venues, and cultural institutions. Initiated in 1999 by collector and photographer F.C. Gundlach, the festival has grown over the years into one of Germany’s most significant photography events and enjoys an international reputation. Under a unifying theme, conceived by a rotating artistic director, numerous photography exhibitions across Hamburg explore contemporary social and photographic discourses.
The 9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg (4 June – 27 September 2026) is dedicated to the theme »Alliance Infinity Love – In the Face of the Other« and is led by Dr. Mark Sealy OBE. The London-based curator, author, and director of Autograph ABP has dedicated his career to the decolonization of the Western gaze and the promotion of marginalized voices in international photography.
The Triennial is accompanied by an international, interdisciplinary symposium on 7 / 8 November 2025, as well as artist talks, specialized discussions, lectures, portfolio reviews, and an international conference throughout the festival period.