World Press Photo Celebrates 70 Years With 70 Prints
Breathtaking images that have defined the last seven decades.
Summary
- Arts nonprofit World Press Photo commemorates its 70th anniversary with a limited-time print sale
- The sale features works from 70 photographers across continents and eras, centering its photojournalistic focus
For seven decades, World Press Photo has celebrated the power of photojournalism, elevating images that deepen our understanding of the world. Founded in 1955, the organization has become a global touchstone for visual storytelling, and now, as it marks its 70th anniversary, it’s commemorating the milestone with a special limited-time print sale.
The sale throws open the doors to World Press Photo’s extensive archive, offering the public a chance to own a piece of visual history. The collection brings together standout photographs from World Press Photo Contest‘s past as well as work by Joop Swart Masterclass participants, culminating a blend of seasoned pros and rising talents.
Standouts from the 70-print lineup include Gunnar Tingsvall’s iconic capture of Brazilian legend Pelé after his shot that won the 1958 World Cup, Neil Armstrong’s historic image of Buzz Aldrin on the moon and John Rooney’s unforgettable portrait of a triumphant Muhammad Ali. Also up for grabs are a range of works from likes of Diana Markosian, David Futenfleder, Charli Cold, Yael Martínez, Katie Orlinsky and many more.
“Over the past 70 years, World Press Photo has collaborated with ambitious, brave and innovative photographers who have shaped our collective memory of world events, and offered us new ways of seeing,” said Joumana El Zein Khoury, the organization’s Executive Director. “This sale is a chance to honor that history, while also looking towards the future. Each print represents not only a moment in time, but also the courage and creativity of the photographer behind it.”
The anniversary sale is now live on the World Press Photo website through November 26. Framed prints are available for $300 USD, with unframed prints priced at $180.
