Publications

The publication strategy of the 9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg 2026 aims to represent and document the richness and variety of its exhibition programme, while reflecting the diversity of the shows that shape the event. Conceived as companions to each of the eleven exhibitions across the eight participating art institutions, the publications are intended to be affordable and accessible to a broad public. Emphasizing visual content, they serve not only as records of the exhibitions but also as spaces for reflection, connecting artists, curators and audiences within the broader curatorial framework.

First Publication, November 2025

The first publication, entitled Alliance, Infinity, Love – in the Face of the Other, was released in November 2025 on the occasion of the International Symposium held in Hamburg under the same title. It includes numerous reproductions of works by artists featured in the 9th Triennial, as well as three essays: Mark Sealy outlines the curatorial vision; Aruna D’Souza examines the idea of empathy as a basis for acts of solidarity; and Wolfgang Kaleck reflects on the relationship between photography and human rights, both historically and in the present. The publication also offers a preview of the festival programme.

Publication Series 2026

In June 2026, eleven further publications—one per exhibition—will be released to coincide with the Opening Days. While each volume will be tailored to the specific character and content of its respective exhibition, they will share defining features that unify them as a coherent set.