Ku achieves a global milestone at the 2026 FIAP International Photography Biennale in Brazil
Kuwait City, August 9 (KUNA) – Kuwait achieved a new global milestone in the field of photography, delivering a distinguished participation in the 37th edition of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) Black and White Photography Biennale – Brazil 2026, amid the involvement of an elite group of international photographers from around the world.
The Kuwait Association for Photography Arts stated in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Sunday that the FIAP Biennale, recently held, saw participation from 33 countries with a total of 340 photographic works, each country submitting 10 works by 10 photographers. These entries were evaluated by an international jury panel comprising photography experts from Argentina, Spain, and Chile.
The association added that Kuwait secured sixth place globally, scoring 150 points in the overall evaluation, including 103 points for individual works and 47 points for thematic coherence and artistic unity within the group submission. This achievement placed Kuwait sixth worldwide.
Ten photographers represented Kuwait at this global forum: Majid Al-Zubaidi, Murad Mohammed, Talal Al-Rabiah, Mohammed Awad, Khalil Ndoum, Mohammed Khorshid, Yaqoob Al-Kandari, Mohammed Mirza, Mehdi Baqer, and Abdulaziz Al-Asousi.
Mohammed Awad, Kuwait’s representative to the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) and a board member of the Kuwait Association for Photography Arts, received the award during the FIAP events held in Brazil. The awards ceremony also featured an exhibition of the winning works from the Biennale.
Ireland took first place globally, winning the FIAP World Cup with 189 points, followed by Spain, Russia, Italy, and France. Kuwait ranked sixth globally, surpassing several countries with a prominent presence in the international photography scene.
The association noted that this achievement adds a new chapter to Kuwait’s photographic record, underscoring the high artistic level of Kuwaiti photographers and their ability to compete and secure top positions at international forums, thereby enhancing Kuwait’s global presence in the field of photography.
The Kuwait Association for Photography Arts was officially registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in December 2017, serving as the formal umbrella organization for bringing photographers together, exchanging expertise, and organizing exhibitions, activities, and participations. (End) N.W.F
