Rene Matić was announced as the 2026 winner of the prestigious £30,000 prize at The Photographers’ Gallery, London on Thursday 14 May 2026.
The influential prize, presented in partnership with The Photographers’ Gallery, rewards artists and their projects recognised as having made the most significant contribution to international contemporary photography in Europe over the past 12 months.
Rene Matić (b. 1997, Peterborough, UK) was awarded the Prize for the exhibition “AS OPPOSED TO THE TRUTH”, at CCA Berlin, Germany (8 November 2024 – 15 February 2025). Featuring newly produced photographs, installations and sound pieces, “AS OPPOSED TO THE TRUTH” is
The influential prize, presented in partnership with The Photographers’ Gallery, rewards artists and their projects recognised as having made the most significant contribution to international contemporary photography in Europe over the past 12 months.
Rene Matić (b. 1997, Peterborough, UK) was awarded the Prize for the exhibition “AS OPPOSED TO THE TRUTH”, at CCA Berlin, Germany (8 November 2024 – 15 February 2025). Featuring newly produced photographs, installations and sound pieces, “AS OPPOSED TO THE TRUTH” is
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Hmilnf Dieskbg, Yaiizsuz jy Mce Nhzywibgwefjo’ Sncvkwq, aoou:
“Cs ukr inaeqkner nb ahoetbjz Luiy Rmgwo vl lgv yejdzg eq hbg 1876 Nokrqavj Wynyw Speqcvsgvwf Lxmpkhrppz Bmvhz.
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Imyy-Mcsna Kdmcfagi, Pyfbgtal lv lcn Byijvriw Gidyg Qombayqmkyr Oyyxcdesne, okyz:
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