Press & Recognition
Awards, exhibitions and press coverage of fine art photographer Axel Schmidtke.
Sony World Photography Awards 2026
Following the shortlist placement in the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 (Open Competition, Motion), 'Chaos' was shown in the official exhibition at Somerset House, London, and at the Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza, Tokyo. The work is included in the SWPA Annual Book.
Awards & Exhibitions
Somerset House, London | Exhibition: 17.04. – 04.05.2026
Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza, Tokyo | Exhibition: 19.06. – 02.07.2026
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 | Official Annual Book
Shortlist Recognition | Open Competition, Motion Category
'Chaos' — double page in the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Annual Book
SELECTED Editorial
Features on the work
Awards coverage including the work
n-tv — Sony World Photography Awards 2026 →
PetaPixel — Sony World Photography Awards 2026, Open Competition →
PRESS ENQUIRIES
Axel Schmidtke is a fine art photographer based in Munich, working alongside an executive role in a global organisation. He photographs moments in which different states share the same frame. His work is held in private collections across Europe. In 2026, 'Chaos' was shortlisted at the Sony World Photography Awards and shown at Somerset House, London, and at the Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza, Tokyo.
Print-resolution images available on request.
art@axelschmidtke.com