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A New Gaze

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08.04.2026 CEST | Art | Media release | News

Art Vontobel Contemporary Photography Prize 2026 – A New Gaze 5

Art Vontobel is pleased to announce that Jiajia Zhang has been awarded the fifth edition of the Art Vontobel Contemporary Photography Prize – A New Gaze. The prize includes CHF 20’000, a solo exhibition, and a catalogue. The new, site-specific work opens on June 5, 2026, in Zurich.

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finews.ch | July 8, 2024

Interview with Karin Ruckstuhl: Why art is more than just an investment.

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31.05.2023 CEST | Media release

Emidio Battipaglia and Augustin Lignier are the winners of the fourth Art Vontobel Contemporary Photography Prize A New Gaze

Endowed with CHF 20,000, this prize for young contemporary photography is regarded as a springboard for emerging artists. In 2024, the two winners will be honored with an exhibition in Zurich.

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finews.tv | May 31, 2022

Georgina Casparis: «Giving Without Expecting Anything in Return».

Dongkyun Vak's new work as winner of the Art Vontobel photography sponsorship prize A New Gaze 3

A New Gaze 3 | May 2, 2022

Dongkyun Vak, winner of the Art Vontobel photography sponsorship prize A New Gaze 3, presents his new works in an exhibition entitled Heatwave.

Two pictures: some geometrical shapes and a woman sitting in a car.

Wallpaper* | January 3, 2022

Photographer Dongkyun Vak turns objects of purpose into works of art.

Anastasia Samoylova «Black and White Mountains» artwork

Vontobel | November 20, 2021

Insight into our collection - Anastasia Samoylova «Black and White Mountains», 2015.

A person walking through a large building with a large painting in the background.

Kunst + Architektur in der Schweiz (k+a) | 8 September 2020

When an art collection breaks new ground.

Dongkyun Vak | July 8, 2020

Vontobel sponsorship prize for young contemporary photography ‘A New Gaze’ is awarded to Dongkyun Vak

Kunstbulletin | April 2, 2019

"Kelvin Haizel" by Dominique von Burg.

A man laying on his back with a globe between his arms.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung | 23 March 2019

"Kunst ist wie ein Witz. Aber ein komplexer" by Katrin Schregenberger.

Tages Anzeiger | 23 March 2019

"Auch Fische brauchen Zärtlichkeit" by Christoph Heim.

A person joyfully holds a bunch of colorful balloons, creating a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere.

Handelszeitung | 21 March 2019

"Magie des Lichts" by Katrin Bachofen.

A boat resting on the shore, surrounded by calm waters and a serene atmosphere.

Monopol Magazin | 19 March 2019

"Glaube an die verändernde Kraft von Kunst" by Jens Hinrichsen.

A man in a white robe holding a shark in his hands in front of a greenscreen.

SonntagsZeitung | 17 March 2019

"Babysitter für Haie".

A New Gaze 2 | 21 December 2018

Kelvin Haizel Wins the "A New Gaze 2" Sponsorship Award.

Indoor waterfall cascading down a wall, surrounded by lush greenery, creating a serene atmosphere.

Vontobel | 15 March 2017

Vontobel presents prize to promote young contemporary photography for the first time.

Person taking a selfie with blue light and yellow background.

WOZ Die Wochenzeitung | 30 March 2017

"In der Haut der Dinge" von Daniela Janser.

A young woman with red hair and blue eyes, looking directly at the camera with a confident expression.

Der Landbote | 29 March 2017

"Blicke unter die glatte Oberfläche" von Angelika Maass.

Three individuals posing in front of an art collection.

Fotointern.ch | 24 March 2017

«A New Gaze», Vontobel-Förderpreis für zeitgenössische Fotografie, geht an die Amerikanerin Eva O’Leary. Von Urs Tillmanns.

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A photo from a bird's eye view: various faces are printed on several columns.

About the prize

Contemporary photography can supplement our reality with new perspectives, make us question it, and break through it. With «A New Gaze», we aim to promote and convey alternative views of the world around us.

Installation view: Heatwave by Dongkyun Vak, A New Gaze 3, Art Vontobel, Zurich, 2022 / © Conradin Frei

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The catalogue is a central component of the award and is created for each edition in close collaboration with the artists.

A New Gaze 2 Gallery - Front perspective of a Room with artwork on the walls and four cinema chairs in the middle.

Winners

Winners of «A New Gaze» get the chance to realize a piece of work of their choice within the realm of contemporary photography. Discover our winning projects.