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Photo Laundry 2026

6. June 2026

12:00-18:00

GZ Riesbach, Seefeldstrasse 93, 8008 Zürich

Photo Laundry is the exhibition composed by the images of it’s visitors.

We provide an opportunity for photographers to exhibit their work on a laundry line under the open sky. Regardless of age and experience level, every photographer can bring up to five photos per featured topic and hang them on the laundry lines. Photo Laundry is open to everyone and there is no pre-selection of the photos. The only condition is that participants bring pictures they have taken themselves and that the pictures fit into one of the themes described below.

At Photo Laundry we do not only display our images but also exchange them with the other visitors. For each image you bring you can take one other image from the lines. We hence encourage the artists to leave a message for the future owner on the back of the image. Besides exhibiting our work, the main focus of the event is on sharing our passion for photography. An attractive program featuring presentations, small activities to participate and a comfortable garden restaurant awaits you.

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Themes

Photo Laundry 2026 continues with four traditional themes covering different photographic styles, from nature and portraits to street photography and creative experimentation.

In addition, we are introducing a special challenge theme focused on storytelling in photography. This category will include both a Public Choice Award and a Jury Prize. 📸🏆

Photo credits: @schuppi_foto

1-Nature’s Echo

From vast mountain views to intimate nature details. Show the beauty of the natural world: forests, lakes, wildlife, seasons, or quiet moments in nature.

Suggested styles: Landscape, Nature Photography, Wildlife, Travel.

Photo credits: @photos_Naenny

2-Human Presence

Images that reveal personality, emotion, or human connection. Portraits can be posed or candid, studio or natural light.

Suggested styles: Portrait, Lifestyle, Documentary, People photography.

Photo Credits: @Rita_Ferreira

3-City Pulse

Capturing spontaneous moments of everyday life in public spaces. Urban scenes, candid interactions and city atmosphere.

Suggested styles: Street photography, Urban life, Decisive moments.

Photo Credits: @HowardBrundrettPhotography

4-Beyond the Ordinary

A space for experimentation and imagination. Abstract images, creative edits, unusual perspectives, multiple exposures, or conceptual photography.

Suggested styles: Abstract, Experimental, Artistic photography.

Photo Credits: @Tomasz.Kulik

5-The Unfinished Story – Photo Laundry Challenge

A moment that hints at a story, inviting the viewer to imagine what happened before, or what might come next.

Suggested styles: Storytelling photography, Narrative moments, Open-ended scenes, Cinematic images.

📌 Rules for the challenge:

Each participant may submit one photo, , which must be registered at the welcome desk.
AI-generated images are not permitted in the Photo Laundry Challenge.
All challenge photos must be hung on the laundry line before 14:00h.
This will allow enough time for voting (from 14:00h to 17:00h) during the event.
Two prizes will be awarded at 17:30h: Public Choice Award and Jury Prize

Let your image spark curiosity and invite viewers to imagine what happened before — or what might happen next.

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A guide

Print your pictures before the event. Make sure to respect the limit of maximum 5 images for each theme.

Write your name and / or a message on the back of the pictures.

Get pegs from the reception desk to hang your pictures.

Hang your picture on the laundry line of the corresponding theme.

Stick a reservation sticker on the back of another picture you like. You can take it with you when you leave.

Enjoy the exhibition watch the presentations and meet up with others in the restaurant.

Participate in the lottery and win attractive prizes.

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Event Program

🕛 12:00 | Reception opens & laundry lines available

🍹 14:00 | Bar opens & voting for the challenge begins

🎤 15:30 | Talk: Portrait Photography: Is Human Connection Truly Essential? — Stefan Rappo

🗳 17:00 | Voting for the challenge closes

🎟️ 17:30 | Lottery draw & challenge winners announced

📸 17:45 | Group photo

👋 18:00 | Event closing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there rules on how to print images to bring to Photo Laundry?

There are no steadfast rules. On the laundry lines we can accommodate any formate from a Polaroid to a big gallery print. Usually sizes up to a maximum of A3 work best. We would recommend to print your images to dedicated photographic paper as there might be wind and a heavier paper deals better under these conditions.

How many images can I bring?

For each theme, you can bring up to 5 images, and you are welcome to participate in more than one theme. Please make sure your images fit within one of the themes listed above.

For the Photo Laundry Challenge (Theme 5), you may submit one image per person. This image must be registered at the welcome desk and hung before 14:00 to be included in the competition.

In total, you can bring up to 21 images (5 per each of the four main themes, plus 1 for the challenge).

Can I bring my family to Photo Laundry?

Of course! Photo Laundry is a very family friendly event. Kids usually like the laundry lines and its decoration with balloons. We usually also have some balloons left and kids can get one before they leave.

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