Guardian announces 2026 Bowness photography prize winner

The Guardian has selected Australian photographer Tamara Dean as the winner of the 21st William and Winifred Bowness photography prize, chosen from 26 shortlisted artists for a body of work judges called poetic and operatic.

First covered Sep 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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9d Guardian Environment Fire, ice and family: Australia’s 2026 Bowness photography prize – in pictures — Here are 26 images by the shortlisted artists who submitted works for the 21st William and Winifred Bowness photography prize.

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Appeared in: 2026-09-18 (#14)

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