Art Shapes the Future

Fotografiska Emerging, in partnership with IFA Berlin and Volkswagen R, invites emerging image-makers to submit work that looks ahead and helps shape the future — from moments where the future is already visible in everyday life to the relationship between humans and technology. Documentary, conceptual and experimental approaches are all welcome, and the call is open to lens-based photography, time-based video, and prompt-based (AI-generated) work. Three selected artists each receive €1,500 and have their work shown at the Creator Hub during IFA Berlin (September 4–8, 2026), plus an Instagram collaboration and a feature on the Fotografiska Emerging platform. Jury of representatives from Volkswagen R Design, IFA Management and Fotografiska.