Since its very first edition in 1998, PHotoESPAÑA has established itself as one of the world’s leading photography and visual arts events. Nearly 16 million people have visited, and it has programmed more than 1,800 exhibitions featuring over 4,000 artists across Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Santander, Valladolid and Zaragoza. This year, the festival’s theme is After All, examining the historical evolution of photography and its relevance to the social, political, historical and cultural environment – “not only as a document, but also as a creative tool in times of uncertainty.” Below are five images on display as part of this year’s PHotoESPAÑA. The selection features Ayana V. Jackson’s powerful decolonial portraits; Juliana González, who is part of a show about fear and beauty; colourful architectural photography from José Guerrero; Rania Matar’s depictions of girlhood; and Eduardo Nave, capturing the silhouette of a plane overhead.
Ayana V. Jackson, Invisible Threads I, (2025) | On view at National Museum of Anthropology, Madrid
Juliana González, La visitante, (2023) | On view at Espacio Mados, Madrid
José Guerrero | On view at MAPFRE Foundation, Madrid
Rania Matar, Ciearra (in the Coneflowers), (2018) | On view at Tamara Kreisler Gallery, Madrid
Eduardo Nave | On view at the Former Hospital of Santa María la Rica, Alcalá de Henares
PHotoEspaña is across Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Santander, Valladolid and Zaragoza until 14 September
Words: Eleanor Sutherland
